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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. At what location does Chapter 1 begin?
(a) Near Castelo Branco.
(b) Near the French border.
(c) On the other side of the mountain pass from Andrados.
(d) In Portugal.

2. What religion is General Nairn?
(a) Angligan.
(b) Orthodox.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Presbyterian.

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

4. Who has sent the troop that Sharpe is told to command?
(a) The Prince Regent.
(b) King George.
(c) The Prince of Orange.
(d) Viscount Wellington.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Why has Lady Farthingdale come to Andrados?

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

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