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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 Sharpe notice about the new weapons under his command?
(a) Their potential and limitations.
(b) Their expense.
(c) Their usefulness.
(d) The way they will be slow to use.

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

3. What does Sharpe receive from the person in question #14?
(a) A letter from his wife.
(b) A silver star.
(c) A promotion.
(d) A reprimand.

4. Of what is the army that captures Andrados in the Prologue comprised?
(a) Spanish guerrillas.
(b) An assortment of various nationalities.
(c) French dragoons.
(d) British rifle regiments.

5. What nationality is General Nairn?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Irish.
(c) Scottish.
(d) British.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the person from question #14 say first to Sharpe?

3. Who is the head of the army which subdues Andrados?

4. Where does Sharpe go at the beginning of Chapter 1 to get out of the cold?

5. What happens to the soldiers who accompany Lady Farthingdale?

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