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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wellesley say is worse than no army?
(a) An exhausted army.
(b) An insane army.
(c) A starving army.
(d) A ghost army.

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

3. Who does Simmerson think should have been given command of the British forces?
(a) Hardy.
(b) Hogan.
(c) His cousin.
(d) Himself.

4. What are stocks?
(a) Knee guards.
(b) Leather collars.
(c) Wooden crutches.
(d) Elbow guards.

5. What kind of animal is the priest riding?
(a) A donkey.
(b) A camel.
(c) A horse.
(d) An elephant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Knowles want Sharpe to have if he is killed?

2. Who thanks Sharpe at the end of Chapter Sixteen?

3. Who has Hill ordered to confront the mutinous troops?

4. What is Claud Hardy's rank in the army?

5. Where are the official army headquarters?

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