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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't the Spanish observers see the prisoner being hung?
(a) They are too far away.
(b) It is done inside the church courtyard.
(c) It is done inside the prison.
(d) It is done at night.

2. Why does Sharpe feel guilty?
(a) About the death of his daughter.
(b) That his wife lost a leg to artillery.
(c) That Harper was killed.
(d) About the death of his wife.

3. What is the result of what Sharpe did to the French in Chapter 1?
(a) Renders them immobile.
(b) He is promoted to general.
(c) He is able to return to England.
(d) Ninety percent of the French die.

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

5. What does Ducos want Helene to do?
(a) Take a letter to France.
(b) Seduce Sharpe.
(c) Accuse Sharpe of ill conduct towards her.
(d) Leave her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Helene moving her fortune to France?

2. What does the court deny Sharpe in his request about being hung?

3. Who dropped the South Essex's arms in the river?

4. What does Isabella want from Harper?

5. In what capacity will Trumper-Jones work at Sharpe's trial?

(see the answer key)

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