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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty and Chapter Twenty One.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wellington have a special connection with Sharpe?
(a) Wellington saved Sharpe's lfie once.
(b) Wellington's sister is married to Sharpe.
(c) Sharpe saved his life once.
(d) Sharpe and Wellington went through college together.

2. Why does an English sergeant jerk on the prisoner's legs?
(a) To keep him from falling.
(b) To straighten out his trousers.
(c) To snap his neck.
(d) To take his shoes.

3. What does Marshal Jourdan believe is a feint?
(a) The British cannons emplacing on the East bank.
(b) The British sharpshooters flanking the West end of the French forces.
(c) The British cavalry riding up on the far side of the river bank.
(d) The pike men forming up far behind the British front lines.

4. To where does Helene want to go?
(a) To Madrid.
(b) To Burgos.
(c) To England.
(d) To Paris.

5. In what is Marshal Jourdan confident?
(a) A French victory.
(b) His field artillery.
(c) His sharpshooters.
(d) His dragoons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hacha think will happen to Spain because of the Sharpe incident?

2. Where does Marshal Jourdan have a victory feast planned?

3. What does Helene claim to Sharpe about the letter she wrote?

4. Who is Captain Saumier?

5. What does La Marquesa do when French gunfire begins?

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