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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. Who do the men think Sharpe is when he arrives?
(a) A ghost.
(b) They have no idea since they do not recognize Sharpe.
(c) Sharpe himself.
(d) An enemy soldier who looks like Sharpe.

2. What will happen to Sharpe if he is found guilty?
(a) He'll be transported.
(b) He'll be stripped of his rank.
(c) He'll be put in prison for 20 years.
(d) He will hang.

3. How does Helene's husband feel about her letter to him in Chapter 5?
(a) Disbelief.
(b) Anger.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) He finds it humorous.

4. What is the prisoner being hung wear on his legs?
(a) Black tights.
(b) Green rifle pants.
(c) White infantryman trousers.
(d) Brown army uniform.

5. Why do they encourage Sharpe to offer his parole?
(a) To find out if his handwriting matches that of a letter they have from Sharpe.
(b) Because it is unthinkable for an officer to be treated as a criminal.
(c) The do not care if Sharpe offers his parole.
(d) To see if he is really honorable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who faints upon seeing Sharpe alive?

2. Who in Burgos knows Sharpe's true identity?

3. What does the Mother Superior ask Sharpe to do when he meets her?

4. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?

5. Whose release is Sharpe negotiating with El Matarife?

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