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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Fourteen and Chapter Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe want to know why Helene wrote the letter besides the political significance of it?
(a) To be able to have Helene arrested.
(b) To be able to kill Ducos with a clear conscience.
(c) For personal satisfaction.
(d) Out of curiosity.

2. What does Hacha think will happen to Spain because of the Sharpe incident?
(a) It will become a world power again.
(b) It will be conquered by England.
(c) It will become even more corrupt.
(d) It won't affect Spain at all.

3. Why does Sharpe not like the idea of a prisoner exchange?
(a) He doesn't want a famous French murderer to be exchanged for him.
(b) He is not going by his real name and will not be known to the Biritsh.
(c) He likes the idea so he can get back to his unit.
(d) He fears his enemies in the British army will pretend they don't know him.

4. Why was the man in question #49 going to be hanged?
(a) For looting a church.
(b) For raping Wellington's wife.
(c) For shooting an officer.
(d) For stealing ammunition.

5. Who challenges Sharpe to a duel?
(a) A Spanish spy.
(b) A French spy.
(c) A Spanish general.
(d) The company commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. Topographically, where is the convent located?

2. Why can't the Spanish observers see the prisoner being hung?

3. What does Hogan warn Sharpe about with the French?

4. What nationality does Sharpe pretend to be?

5. What is the prisoner being hung wear on his legs?

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