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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did the Peer choose Frenada as winter headquarters?
(a) It is sheltered by the mountains.
(b) It is near the French border.
(c) It has plenty of food for the troops.
(d) Has the best fox hunting in the area.

2. Why does Lord Farthingdale take command of the forces when he arrives?
(a) He hates Sharpe.
(b) He wants his gold back.
(c) He is the ranking person there.
(d) He wants to impress Josefina.

3. Who summons Captain Sharpe in Chapter 1?
(a) Viscount Wellington.
(b) Colonel Johnson.
(c) Major Hogan.
(d) General Nairn.

4. What does Sharpe think as he watches Farthington's preparations?
(a) It is to noisy outside.
(b) There isn't enough food for a Christmas dinner.
(c) Farthingdale should not leave.
(d) Something is terrible amiss.

5. Why is Colonel Dubreton at Andrados?
(a) To ransom his wife.
(b) To kill Pot-au-Feu.
(c) To kill Hakeswill.
(d) To capture Hogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the English troops heading in the Prologue?

2. What does Sharpe realize about the French?

3. What lies on either side of the road that runs out of the pass?

4. What is Sharpe supposed to do with the troops to which he has been assigned?

5. What does Sharpe discover about Hakeswill after the convent is secured?

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