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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Helene moving her fortune to France?
(a) She is a French citizen.
(b) She wants to support Napoleon.
(c) For safekeeping.
(d) Her husband is after it.

2. About what does Helene boast to Ducos?
(a) The amount of her personal assets.
(b) Her friendship with the Spanish queen.
(c) Her abilities in bed.
(d) Her relationship with Napoleon.

3. Why does Sharpe write a letter to Major Hogan?
(a) To get Harper transferred.
(b) To tell him what actually happened.
(c) To inform him of his Wife's death.
(d) To get him to defend him.

4. What kind of weapon does Angel carry?
(a) A Baker rifle.
(b) A Bowie knife.
(c) A hunting bow.
(d) A cavalry sword.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why was Sharpe's execution staged?

3. How does Wellington feel about Sharpe's execution?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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