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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 best describes Sharpe's life before he joined the army?
(a) A homeless bum.
(b) Destitute orphan.
(c) Wealthy landowner.
(d) Criminal on the run.

2. Sharpe throws the lieutenant into what?
(a) Horse dung.
(b) A stream.
(c) A lake.
(d) Horse hay.

3. What does the French officer say Sharpe has one hour to do?
(a) Leave the area.
(b) Tend to the wounded.
(c) Get ready for another battle.
(d) Call in reinforcements.

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

5. 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 shot.
(d) They will be sent home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harper throw to Pendleton?

2. What does Hogan joke he can do now the Spanish have arrived?

3. What is the name of the regiment Sir Henry Simmerson commands?

4. What does the lieutenant use to hit Sharpe in the face?

5. What does Harper tell the men they cannot do unless ordered?

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