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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Colonel Lawford and Sharpe discuss in Chapter 2?
(a) Superstitions that soldiers hold.
(b) Religion.
(c) The plans for the assault.
(d) Their marriages.

2. What worries Sharpe about Lawford?
(a) The he won't survive.
(b) He's missing in action.
(c) His son was killed in the battle.
(d) That he is being transferred.

3. What does Teresa do to Hakeswill?
(a) Slashes his wrist and face with a knife.
(b) Kicks him in the groin.
(c) Ignores him.
(d) Tells him to shut up.

4. Against whom does Sharpe swear vengeance?
(a) Teresa's brother.
(b) Sergeant Hakeswill.
(c) Major Billings.
(d) Captain Wainscot.

5. What non-soldiers does the Army allow to travel with the baggage train?
(a) Anyone who wants to travel with them.
(b) Blacksmiths.
(c) Wives, children, and whores.
(d) Nobles who like to watch battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?

2. What does Teresa plan to do next?

3. What does Matthews present to Sharpe?

4. What is Teresa's daughter's name?

5. What do Teresa and Sharpe do after dinner?

(see the answer key)

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