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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hogan say the deserters gave Simmerson a reason to do?
(a) Frame Sharpe.
(b) Blow up the bridge.
(c) Contact his cousin.
(d) Flog innocent soldiers.

2. Why does Sharpe think there will be no fighting between the French and the British in Chapter Six?
(a) They are just parading their wares to each other.
(b) It would not be avantageous to either side.
(c) The French are cowards.
(d) Both sides are too tired.

3. Who goes with Sharpe and Hogan to help Josefina?
(a) Gibbons.
(b) Berry.
(c) Wellesley.
(d) Forrest.

4. What does the lieutenant use to hit Sharpe in the face?
(a) A stick.
(b) A whip.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A saddle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose footbeats ring on the flagstones at the beginning of Chapter Eleven?

2. What is the name of Wellesley's temporary headquarters?

3. To which member of his family does Simmerson say he will write?

4. Why does Simmerson claim Sharpe is responsible for their loss against the French?

5. Which of Sharpe's friends dies in Chapter Eight?

(see the answer key)

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