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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. What does the person from question #14 say first to Sharpe?
(a) He praises his past performances.
(b) He chews him out for an infraction.
(c) He tells him about his family.
(d) He tells him he is due for leave.

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

3. Where does Sharpe go at the beginning of Chapter 1 to get out of the cold?
(a) Headquarters mess.
(b) Enlisted mess.
(c) The church.
(d) Officers mess.

4. What does the army that conquered Andrados do in the town?
(a) Sack and loot it.
(b) Burn it down.
(c) Make all the residents leave.
(d) Kill all the residents.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of troop is Sharpe put in command?

4. What does the Chaplain General ask Nairn to do?

5. What nationality is General Nairn?

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