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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue & Historical Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe prevent the French from attacking in Chapter Nineteen?
(a) He kills the lead French officer.
(b) He tricks them into believing they have been spotted.
(c) He screams to alert the British.
(d) He shoots his musket to alert the British.

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

3. What does Simmerson order his troops to do near the beginning of Chapter Twenty-three?
(a) March away from their formation.
(b) Charge the Spanish.
(c) Kill Sharpe on sight.
(d) Charge the French.

4. Which of the following do the British trade with the French in this section?
(a) Beer.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Women.
(d) Jokes.

5. What is Hill's nickname?
(a) Pistol.
(b) Wally.
(c) Daddy.
(d) Mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is a definition of mutiny?

2. What is the name of the French light infantry?

3. Who does Sharpe wish was there to hear Wellesley's toast?

4. What is the name of the regiment Sir Henry Simmerson commands?

5. In which country did Lawford and Sharpe serve together?

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