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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Wellesley warn Sharpe after Simmerson leaves?
(a) Simmerson may try to kill him.
(b) Simmerson may join the French army.
(c) Simmerson may overturn his promotion.
(d) Simmerson may sue Sharpe.

2. What does Sharpe say will happen to the men if they mutiny?
(a) They will be executed.
(b) They wil lbe thrown into prison.
(c) They will be flogged twice.
(d) They will be sent home.

3. What does Simmerson say he will do after Wellesley places blame for the defeat?
(a) Strip Sharpe of his rank.
(b) Write to his powerful friends.
(c) Assassinate Wellesley.
(d) Commit suicide.

4. What is Sterritt's rank in the army?
(a) General.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Colonel.

5. Who has Hill ordered to confront the mutinous troops?
(a) The Spanish Foresters.
(b) The Light Company.
(c) The King's Italian Legion.
(d) The King's German Legion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Josephina claim the two men have tried to do to her?

2. Why does Sharpe think he can never have Josephina?

3. Why does one of the soldiers say he deserted?

4. Why does Simmerson claim Sharpe is responsible for their loss against the French?

5. The troops waiting for what at the beginning of Chapter Fourteen?

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