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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty-Two and Chapter Twenty-Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe observe the French army?
(a) By wearing a French uniform.
(b) By lying on a hill overlooking the road.
(c) Through a pair of binoculars.
(d) Through his telescope.

2. What surprises Michael Trumper-Jones about Sharpe's appearance?
(a) He wears no rank.
(b) He is so handsome.
(c) He is so old.
(d) He is short.

3. What does Sharpe decide to do about the parole?
(a) Not sign it.
(b) Sign it.
(c) Give it one more day.
(d) Sign it as Major Vaughn.

4. What does General Verigny ask of Sharpe?
(a) His sword.
(b) His parole.
(c) His advice about La Marquesa.
(d) His signature on the prisoners exchange document.

5. What do the gunners sponge the guns?
(a) To avoid an explosion.
(b) To keep the gunners from getting too hot.
(c) To keep their hands cool.
(d) To make the gunpowder last longer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Sharpe placed in Chapter 6 after he is arrested?

2. How does the prosecutor portray Sharpe?

3. Who does La Marquesa think she sees at Vitoria?

4. Why does an English sergeant jerk on the prisoner's legs?

5. Who leads the Fifth Division?

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