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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 do the French capture from the British in Chapter Seven?
(a) A tent.
(b) Rifles.
(c) A cannon.
(d) A flag.

2. What best describes Sharpe's life before he joined the army?
(a) Wealthy landowner.
(b) Criminal on the run.
(c) A homeless bum.
(d) Destitute orphan.

3. Why does Sharpe say Josephina is safe in this section?
(a) She has gone to the British Embassy.
(b) She is in a locked room.
(c) She is with Harper.
(d) She has gone back to Lisbon.

4. What is Sharpe's rank at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Lieutenant.

5. What does Harper tell the men they cannot do unless ordered?
(a) Fire their crossbows.
(b) Fire their guns.
(c) Break rank.
(d) Charge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Simmerson say he will do after Wellesley places blame for the defeat?

2. Simmerson tells Sharpe he comes from where?

3. What does Lawford tell Sharpe that he really must buy?

4. What is the name of Sharpe's regiment?

5. How do the Spanish react to their fright?

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