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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the unit designation on the enlistment forms?
(a) It is blank.
(b) The 2nd battalion of the South Essex regiment.
(c) The 2nd battalion of the 3rd rifle brigade.
(d) The 1st battalion of the 10th artillery brigade.

2. What does Nairn think Sharpe should do?
(a) Accept a position as army liaision to Admiral Nelson.
(b) Retire.
(c) Accept a position as aide de camp to Wellington.
(d) Investigate the second battalion.

3. What does Havercamp say is his take of the recruiting scheme?
(a) Fifty pounds a month.
(b) Ten pounds a week.
(c) Five pounds a week.
(d) Fifteen pounds a month.

4. Why is Anne deeply in debt?
(a) Because of her dead husband's wastrel ways.
(b) She backed the wrong political side.
(c) Her father was a drunk.
(d) She gambles.

5. What is one thing the recruiter implies the army has?
(a) Good training programs.
(b) Lots of free time.
(c) Excellent room and board.
(d) Regular hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jane tell Sharpe happens to the trained enlisted men?

2. Who is Patrick Harper?

3. Where do the men head eventually?

4. What calms Fenner?

5. What does Harper and Sharpe capture in the battle Sharpe is describing?

(see the answer key)

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