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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who dropped the South Essex's arms in the river?
(a) Mr. Collip.
(b) Harper.
(c) Mr. Cander.
(d) Miles Haven.

2. Why is Sharpe glad his horse has a long tail?
(a) To blend in with the French.
(b) So he can braid it easily.
(c) To hang onto it when fording a river.
(d) To keep the flies off him.

3. Who challenges Sharpe to a duel?
(a) A Spanish general.
(b) A Spanish spy.
(c) The company commander.
(d) A French spy.

4. Where do Sharpe and Helene stop?
(a) At a small inn.
(b) In a large city at a hostel.
(c) At a friend of Helene's house.
(d) In the forest at a hunting lodge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Montbrun want to stay?

2. Why can't Sharpe buy anything?

3. Where does Sharpe find Helene?

4. What does Angel do obsessively with his weapon?

5. What has come to light which incriminates Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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