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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe supposed to do with the troops to which he has been assigned?
(a) Learn how to use their weapons.
(b) Keep them from killing the British.
(c) Take them to the French border.
(d) Drill, parade and train them.

2. Who has sent the troop that Sharpe is told to command?
(a) The Prince of Orange.
(b) King George.
(c) The Prince Regent.
(d) Viscount Wellington.

3. Why does the Colonel keep Lady Farthingdale safe?
(a) So he can have her to himself.
(b) He doesn't believe in harming civilians.
(c) She bribes him with money.
(d) To be used as a hostage.

4. At what location does Chapter 1 begin?
(a) In Portugal.
(b) On the other side of the mountain pass from Andrados.
(c) Near Castelo Branco.
(d) Near the French border.

5. Why has Lady Farthingdale come to Andrados?
(a) To recover from illness in the mountain air.
(b) It is her home.
(c) For a pilgrimage.
(d) To visit her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of troop is Sharpe put in command?

2. What lies on either side of the road that runs out of the pass?

3. Why did the Peer choose Frenada as winter headquarters?

4. Who summons Captain Sharpe in Chapter 1?

5. In what direction from the mountain pass is Andrados located?

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