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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 23 & 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What makes Sharpe happy during battle?
(a) Thinking about his wife at home.
(b) Seeing his men do well.
(c) Killing others.
(d) Thinking about Helena.

2. What does Harper do to lower Sharpe's fever?
(a) Has servants wave frond fans over him.
(b) Pours buckets of water on him.
(c) Puts him in a cold bath.
(d) Gives him quinine.

3. Where are the wounded officers taken?
(a) The curtained quarter.
(b) The chapel.
(c) The mesh room.
(d) The surgeon's room.

4. Why does Sharpe tell Helena she stopped hearing cannon fire?
(a) Leroux has made plans.
(b) The armies were too far apart.
(c) There were peace talks again.
(d) They are celebrating.

5. Why does Sharpe think one of the British soldiers is a spy?
(a) The lack of warning about Leroux.
(b) The French knowing their plans.
(c) He feels it in his gut.
(d) The handwriting on Leroux's paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Harper hear of Sharpe's fake affair?

2. Why does Spears say he never betrayed El Mirador?

3. Who tells Sharpe the true identity of Leroux?

4. Of whom is Helena afraid?

5. What weapon do the French fire from across the river while Leroux is escaping?

(see the answer key)

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