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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What problem does Harper describe to Sharpe?
(a) Simmerson is arranging to flog Sharpe.
(b) Josephina has switched alliances to the French.
(c) The men are refusing to agree to the floggings.
(d) The French are marching towards them.

2. What does Lawson tell Sharpe has never been done?
(a) A commoner rising to through the ranks.
(b) Getting into Napolean's estate.
(c) Defeating the Spanish.
(d) Taking an eagle from the French.

3. Where does Sharpe ask his troops to gather in ChapterFifteen?
(a) The hospital tent.
(b) The car park.
(c) The timber yard.
(d) His lodgings.

4. Where are the official army headquarters?
(a) St Paul's.
(b) Fleet Street.
(c) Whitehall.
(d) Albert Hall.

5. What kind of noise interrupts Sharpe's conversation?
(a) A banshee's howl.
(b) A woman's scream.
(c) A baby's cry
(d) A man's scream..

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Sharpe promise Lennox he would replace the regiments lost colors?

2. Why does Sharpe think there will be no fighting between the French and the British in Chapter Six?

3. What does Harper throw to Pendleton?

4. Who does Wellesley blame for the defeat?

5. For what does Simmerson say the troops have to reassemble later that evening?

(see the answer key)

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