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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Seven and Chapter Eight.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?
(a) Falls into the guard.
(b) Fights the guards.
(c) Swears.
(d) Smiles.

2. Where did Patrick and Isabella meet?
(a) Badajoz.
(b) London.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Ireland.

3. What does Father Hacha tell the Marques about the outcome of the duel?
(a) That Sharpe won.
(b) That the general won.
(c) That Sharpe surrendered.
(d) That it was a draw.

4. What does the court deny Sharpe in his request about being hung?
(a) He can commit suicide.
(b) He can be shoot with a firing squad.
(c) He can have an appeal.
(d) He can wear his green jacket.

5. Why does an English sergeant jerk on the prisoner's legs?
(a) To straighten out his trousers.
(b) To keep him from falling.
(c) To snap his neck.
(d) To take his shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Patrick worried about Sharpe?

2. How does Ducos feel towards Helene?

3. Why was Sharpe arrested in Chapter 5?

4. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?

5. Of what does Ducos accuse Helene?

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