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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Harper say to start the British charge?
(a) Charge.
(b) March.
(c) Victory.
(d) Forward.

3. In which country was Sir Arthur Wellesey born?
(a) India.
(b) China.
(c) Singapore.
(d) Ireland.

4. What does Simmerson challenge Sharpe to train his troops to do?
(a) Run a four minute mile.
(b) Shoot three rounds a minute.
(c) Speak Spanish in two weeks.
(d) Tailor their own uniforms.

5. What does the French officer say Sharpe has one hour to do?
(a) Get ready for another battle.
(b) Leave the area.
(c) Tend to the wounded.
(d) Call in reinforcements.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Hogan's mission in this novel?

2. What does Sharpe say will happen to anyone who breaks rank?

3. What is the name of Sharpe's regiment?

4. What are stocks?

5. How is Gibbons related to Simmerson?

(see the answer key)

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