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

2. Why do the Spanish march over the bridge?
(a) They are bored.
(b) To meet the French.
(c) Their pride is hurting.
(d) To upset the British.

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

4. What does Harper use to clean out Sharpe's wound?
(a) Maggots.
(b) Worms.
(c) Caterpillars.
(d) Flies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal is the priest riding?

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

3. What is Sharpe's rank at the beginning of the novel?

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

5. Who interrupts Sharpe's line of thinking in Chapter Seven?

(see the answer key)

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