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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. How does Sharpe think Braithwaite could have dislocated both his arm?

2. What is the name of the ship that saves Sharpe and the others?

3. What does Sharpe tell Braithwaite he laughs like?

4. Who did Lord Nelson refuse to leave behind?

5. Who does Chase toss the orange to?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Captain Chase and Captain Montmorrin at towards each other during the fighting?

2. Summarize the novel.

3. Why does Sharpe decide to give into Armstrong's leadership?

4. Retell the story Chase tells Sharpe and Nelson and Tom Hardy.

5. How do the sailors cope with having to wait to go into battle?

6. What does lady Grace say her life would be like if Sharpe killed Lord William?

7. Why does Sharpe think he is so good at close fighting?

8. What does Lord William say tell Lady Grace about Braithwaite at the end of the section?

9. What are Lady Grace's thoughts on Braithwaite's death?

10. What view does Nelson offer on battle tactics?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the characters in the book and discuss how he or she would cope in two of the following scenarios.

1. There is a mutiny aboard the Purcelle.

2. The Purcelle is attacked by pirates.

3. Peel takes over leadership of the Purcelle.

4. The Purcelle sailors have to swim ashore after the ship is destroyed.

5. Lord William writes a negative report of the British Navy during Trafalgar.

Essay Topic 2

Ask the students to examine 19th century views on race and gender. How does the author counter these views with modern ideas about the same subjects? What effect does this have on the story?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the book and helps to express character and theme.

1. Setting

2. Point of view

3. Structure

4. Language

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