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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe's rank at the beginning of the novel?
(a) General.
(b) Captain.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Sergeant.

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

3. What does Lieutenant Gibbons ask Sharpe to surrender to him?
(a) His medals.
(b) His horse.
(c) His gun.
(d) His sword.

4. What is the name of the regiment Sir Henry Simmerson commands?
(a) South Essex.
(b) South London.
(c) East Sussex.
(d) North London.

5. What is Leroy's rank in the army?
(a) General.
(b) Major.
(c) Captain.
(d) Lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the French capture from the British in Chapter Seven?

2. Why does Harper go to the river in this section?

3. What does Sharpe order his soldiers to use as a target?

4. For what have the troops exchanged their ammunition?

5. How does Sharpe help the woman?

(see the answer key)

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