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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe order his soldiers to use as a target?
(a) Their stocks.
(b) Simmerson's tent.
(c) An oak tree.
(d) A fence post.

2. Why does Simmerson claim Sharpe is responsible for their loss against the French?
(a) He failed to send out his riflemen.
(b) He charged at the Spanish.
(c) He blew up the bridge.
(d) He refused to follow his orders.

3. What reason does Sharpe give the French officer for crossing the bridge?
(a) They wanted to surprise the French.
(b) They followed the Spanish.
(c) He was ordered to cross it.
(d) He gives no reason.

4. What is Wellesey's rank in the army?
(a) General.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Colonel.
(d) Lieutenant.

5. About what does Wellesley warn Sharpe after Simmerson leaves?
(a) Simmerson may sue Sharpe.
(b) Simmerson may try to kill him.
(c) Simmerson may overturn his promotion.
(d) Simmerson may join the French army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sterritt's rank in the army?

2. How does the author describe the priest's Spanish?

3. What is Captain Hogan's mission in this novel?

4. What kind of animal is the priest riding?

5. Wellesey is wise in the ways of what?

(see the answer key)

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