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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What large complexes are near where the British wait?

2. What does Wellington order that his men keep?

3. What is the result of the Prince of Orange's failure to order the Hanoverian line into squares?

4. What happens sometime during the night?

5. What is the use for the cobbled road?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what describes a critical decision made by Wellington that ultimately leads to an Allied victory?

2. What gross error in judgment and orders did the Prince of Orange make in Chapter 15?

3. Why, on the third day, are the French still confident of victory?

4. How do Sharpe and other British officers react to the sight of Napoleon and what might be the intent of Napoleon in that regard?

5. What is the difference between the disposition of the Allied Forces and the French in Chapter 13? For what does this afford the author an opportunity?

6. What explanations about British firing techniques are described in great detail in chapter 15?

7. What person and his position, provide a good example of dealing with incompetent superiors?

8. What is it about the British muskets that proves the beginning of the French's downfall?

9. What stops the French from pursuing the retreating British army?

10. Describe the area where the retreating British army takes up a position in Chapter 10.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Honor is an important concept in Sharpe's Waterloo and in the life of those in the upper class during that era. It is assumed that those who are officers and gentlemen would keep their word after offering it.

1. Trace and analyze the theme of honor in Sharpe's Waterloo. What do you think Richard Sharpe would tell you is the definition of honor if you ask him? How about Harper? Rossendale? Do you think honor can be restored if it is lost? Does Rossendale bring back his honor by joining the suicide charge of the cavalry?

2. Respond to the following statement using specific examples from the book and your own experience: Honor is one of the most important character traits for anyone in any social strata. First, fully define the concept of honor. Then discuss whether you believe the preceding statement is true with specific examples from Sharpe's Waterloo and other books/films, etc. that you have read or experienced.

3. During the era in which Richard Sharpe lives, men could give their word on the basis of being a gentleman and it was assumed to be true. There was no such concept for a lady or anyone of lower social/economic groups. Fully discuss the implications in a society where only gentlemen would be considered trustworthy enough to give their word unquestioned.

Essay Topic 2

D'Alembord died of a leg wound. This was a fairly routine occurrence at that time. Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare/contrast the medical remedies used in Sharpe's Waterloo to those which would be used in our modern world.

2. Many wars are partially, if not completely, determined by factors other than the actual fighting. One of those factors is disease. Research and discuss how epidemics/pandemics have influenced the outcome of three different wars throughout history.

3. Discuss why men died so readily of wounds that would be easily treated today.

Essay Topic 3

In any book centered around the military, leadership of the troops is often crucial with the better leaders able to command the respect and loyalty of their men. The men's willingness to follow a particular leader can have a decisive impact upon the success of a mission. Discuss the following:

1. Whose command style seems most effective? Analyze the elements of those effective leaders thoroughly and discuss the traits of the good leaders. What makes an excellent leader/commander? Give examples.

2. Whose command style seems most ineffective? Analyze the elements of those ineffective leaders thoroughly and discuss the traits of the poor leaders. What makes a poor leader/commander? Give examples.

3. Is disobeying a poor leader ever justifiable? Explain using details from the text, other books you have read and your personal experience. In times of war, disobeying an order can be punishable by death. Is this harsh sentence justifiable for such an act? Why or why not.

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