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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 & 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Simmerson furious at Sharpe?
(a) He has ripped his uniform.
(b) He has fulfilled his challenge.
(c) He has woken him up from his afternoon nap.
(d) He has allowed the company to destroy their stocks.

2. For what is Sharpe looking in the town before he meets a lieutenant from the South Essex?
(a) A water fountain.
(b) A manuscript.
(c) Wine.
(d) A beer.

3. What did Lawford teach Sharpe?
(a) How to read and write.
(b) How to play the flute.
(c) How to cook.
(d) How to play the guitar.

4. How does Sharpe help the woman?
(a) He adjusts the horse's blinkers.
(b) He feeds the horse.
(c) He tells his men to stop shooting.
(d) He removes the horse's shoe.

5. What is Hogan's rank?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) Captain.
(c) Sergeant.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are stocks?

2. What kind of animal is the priest riding?

3. What does Harper use to clean out Sharpe's wound?

4. What is the name of the Spanish forces?

5. In which country is the town of Abrantes ?

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