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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what condition are Berry and Gibbons in this section?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Suicidal.
(d) High.

3. With what does Sharpe promise Lennox he would replace the regiments lost colors?
(a) A French cannon.
(b) A French buffet.
(c) A French Eagle.
(d) A French flag.

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

5. What eventually helps the French to advance on the British in this section?
(a) The British run out of cannonballs.
(b) They shoot General Hill.
(c) A reserve French force.
(d) The Spanish run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harper go to the river in this section?

2. For what have the troops exchanged their ammunition?

3. What will be the deserter's punishment?

4. Wellesey is wise in the ways of what?

5. For what is Sharpe looking in the town before he meets a lieutenant from the South Essex?

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