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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose release is Sharpe negotiating with El Matarife?
(a) Verigny.
(b) La Marquesa.
(c) Angel.
(d) No one.

2. What is Sharpe given before he leaves the prison?
(a) His belongings.
(b) A new uniform.
(c) His new name.
(d) A horse.

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

4. About what treaty does La Marquesa tell Sharpe?
(a) Between Napoleon and the King of Belgium.
(b) Between Napoleon and the Spanish King.
(c) Between the King of Belgium and the King of Spain.
(d) Between Napoleon and the Prince of Orange.

5. Topographically, where is the convent located?
(a) Near the Haceinte forest.
(b) At the highest point in a series of hills.
(c) In a city.
(d) On a river bend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of hair does the prisoner being hung have?

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

3. Why can't the Spanish observers see the prisoner being hung?

4. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?

5. Why does Sharpe write a letter to Major Hogan?

(see the answer key)

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