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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of accent does the naval captain have?
(a) A Devonshire accent.
(b) A Yorkshire accent.
(c) A Cornish accent.
(d) A Lancashire accent.

2. What kind of sails did Tufnell say they could have set to outrun the French boats?
(a) Grafters.
(b) Skyscrapers.
(c) Winders.
(d) Blow hards.

3. Why does Sharpe believe Cromwell sold the ship to the French?
(a) He needs the money.
(b) He hates all the passengers.
(c) He thinks the French will win the war.
(d) He wants the excitement.

4. Why does her Ladyship say she hates India?
(a) Everything dies there.
(b) The food is awful.
(c) Most people are uneducated.
(d) It is too hot.

5. What does Chase offer to teach Sharpe to play?
(a) Chess.
(b) Marbles.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Backgammon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lady Grace say she saw go into the cuddy?

2. What does Sharpe say he was learning while Braithwaite was at Oxford?

3. What does Panjit tell the naval captain he will do if he doesn't leave his property?

4. What does Sharpe consider as his home?

5. How does Panjit attract the attention of the painted god in a niche in the courtyard wall?

(see the answer key)

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