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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what capacity will Trumper-Jones work at Sharpe's trial?
(a) Prosecuting officer.
(b) Judge.
(c) Trial recorder.
(d) Defending officer.

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

3. What puts Sharpe in a bad mood in Chapter 3?
(a) Having to ride a mule.
(b) The arrival of a Spanish officer.
(c) Harper telling him to go get drunk.
(d) His wife's arrival.

4. What does Father Hacha tell the Marques about the outcome of the duel?
(a) That Sharpe surrendered.
(b) That Sharpe won.
(c) That the general won.
(d) That it was a draw.

5. In Chapter 3 what does Harper think Sharpe might do that worries Harper?
(a) Get drunk?
(b) Quit the military.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Get into trouble.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe do against the French in Chapter 1?

2. Why is Angel worried about attacking the convent?

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

4. Topographically, where is the convent located?

5. Why was Sharpe's execution staged?

(see the answer key)

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