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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hogan promise the man in question #49 if he would hang in Sharpe's place?
(a) His brother would live.
(b) His wife would get his army pension.
(c) He would be found not guilty by the army.
(d) His mother would receive payment.

2. What has come to light which incriminates Sharpe?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A bloody knife.
(c) A note from the Marque.
(d) La Marquesa's letter.

3. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?
(a) They don't have an opinion.
(b) It is right.
(c) It is too good and quick.
(d) It is wrong, he didn't do it.

4. Where is Sharpe placed in Chapter 6 after he is arrested?
(a) He's under house arrest.
(b) A holding room.
(c) The dungeon at the governor's palace.
(d) In the stockade.

5. Who dropped the South Essex's arms in the river?
(a) Harper.
(b) Mr. Cander.
(c) Miles Haven.
(d) Mr. Collip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does Lt. Colonel Leroy hold in the South Essex Battalion?

2. Why was the man in question #49 going to be hanged?

3. Why does Sharpe write a letter to Major Hogan?

4. Why was Sharpe's execution staged?

5. What puts Sharpe in a bad mood in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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