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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe help the woman?
(a) He feeds the horse.
(b) He adjusts the horse's blinkers.
(c) He removes the horse's shoe.
(d) He tells his men to stop shooting.

2. For what is Sharpe looking in the town before he meets a lieutenant from the South Essex?
(a) Wine.
(b) A manuscript.
(c) A water fountain.
(d) A beer.

3. What general does Simmerson say he dislikes?
(a) Harper.
(b) Hardy.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Wellesley.

4. What frightens the Spanish troops in this section?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bird.
(c) A fire.
(d) A noise.

5. What is Sharpe's rank at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) General.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sharpe hear has been shot, but is still alive?

2. In which country was Sir Arthur Wellesey born?

3. What is Knowles' rank in the army?

4. From what does the author say Josephina is running away?

5. How does Sharpe prevent the French from attacking in Chapter Nineteen?

(see the answer key)

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