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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Simmerson say he will do after Wellesley places blame for the defeat?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Assassinate Wellesley.
(c) Strip Sharpe of his rank.
(d) Write to his powerful friends.

2. Who sharpens Sharpe's sword for him?
(a) An armorer.
(b) A private.
(c) A servant.
(d) A blacksmith.

3. What does Hogan think will happen to Sharpe if he kills Gibbons and Berry?
(a) He will be lashed.
(b) He will be promoted.
(c) He will be sent to prison.
(d) He will be executed.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hogan say the deserters gave Simmerson a reason to do?

2. What is Wellesey's rank in the army?

3. What does Harper use to clean out Sharpe's wound?

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

5. What does Forrest say he once suppressed in Chelmsford?

(see the answer key)

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