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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the men head eventually?
(a) Charline.
(b) Essex.
(c) France.
(d) Eaton.

2. Who has Simmerson promised Jane's hand in marriage?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Girdwood.
(c) Lynch.
(d) Lord Smithwood.

3. What does Nairn suggest that outrages Sharpe?
(a) That Sharpe's men be given early releases and the unit disbanded.
(b) That Sharpe's men were playing it safe in the last battle.
(c) That the men of the first battalion be dispersed.
(d) That Sharpe become a spy in Paris.

4. Why do Girdwood and Simmerson make such an effort to find escaped recruits?
(a) They have paid a lot of money for their training and room and board.
(b) As an example to other recruits.
(c) Because Girdwood and Simmerson are engaged in illegal activities and the recruit might report them.
(d) For practice in tracking.

5. Who is Jane Gibbons?
(a) A ward of the former commanding officer of the South Essex.
(b) A camp follower.
(c) Sharpe's sister.
(d) Harper's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Girdwood hand over the new recruits?

2. What does one of the men following Sharpe tell him?

3. In what is Sharpe tutored?

4. What accompanies the work parties that go off the island?

5. Who is Lieutenant Colonel Girdwood?

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