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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What eventually helps the French to advance on the British in this section?
(a) The Spanish run away.
(b) They shoot General Hill.
(c) The British run out of cannonballs.
(d) A reserve French force.

2. What does Sharpe say will happen to anyone who breaks rank?
(a) They will be shot.
(b) They will be court marshalled.
(c) They will be sent home.
(d) They will be lashed.

3. Which of the following do the British trade with the French in this section?
(a) Jokes.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Beer.
(d) Women.

4. What does the French officer say the British are unlucky to have?
(a) Arthur Wellesey.
(b) Colonel Simmerson.
(c) The Spanish troops.
(d) British food.

5. Who does Simmerson think should have been given command of the British forces?
(a) His cousin.
(b) Hogan.
(c) Hardy.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has placed Hogan and Sharpe under arrest?

2. What does Harper say to start the British charge?

3. What does Sharpe think will happen if Simmerson refuses to return his troops to their positions?

4. Which of the following don't the British and French trade in this section?

5. What does Knowles want Sharpe to have if he is killed?

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