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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happens to the soldiers who accompany Lady Farthingdale?
(a) They are taken prisoner.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They desert her.
(d) They are murdered.

3. Why does the Colonel keep Lady Farthingdale safe?
(a) To be used as a hostage.
(b) So he can have her to himself.
(c) She bribes him with money.
(d) He doesn't believe in harming civilians.

4. What is Sharpe supposed to do with the troops to which he has been assigned?
(a) Take them to the French border.
(b) Learn how to use their weapons.
(c) Keep them from killing the British.
(d) Drill, parade and train them.

5. With whom is Spain at war during this novel?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) Turkey.
(d) England.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what location does Chapter 1 begin?

2. In what direction from the mountain pass is Andrados located?

3. What is wrong physically with General Nairn at the beginning of the book?

4. Who has sent the troop that Sharpe is told to command?

5. What is the name of General Nairn's valet?

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