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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9, 10, and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the rocket battalion have that Sharpe needs?
(a) Cannon.
(b) More men.
(c) Mules.
(d) Wagons.

3. What happens to Sharpe and his companions after they pledge to help each other?
(a) They are able to locate Hogan.
(b) They are able to find Hakeswil.
(c) They are shot at by unknown men.
(d) They are surrounded by men of Pot-au-Feu's force.

4. What kind of weapon does Sharpe find in the basement?
(a) A cannon.
(b) A mine.
(c) A Turner rifle.
(d) Gunpowder.

5. What is Sharpe told is the estimated number of men that Pot-au-Feu has with him?
(a) 150 to 1000.
(b) 700 to 1500.
(c) 1000 to 2000.
(d) 400 to 2000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Peer choose Frenada as winter headquarters?

2. What does Josefina tell Sharpe about Lord Farthingdale and how he feels about her?

3. What does Sharpe urge to Farthingdale?

4. What are the two leaders of the Andrados force doing when they talk to Sharpe?

5. What will the rocket battalion be doing while Sharpe is gone?

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