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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What act does Sharpe perform which turns the tide of opinion against him?
(a) Accidentally killing a child.
(b) Breaking into a convent.
(c) Beating a noble woman.
(d) Killing a man without proving his guilt.

4. What does Sharpe wonder about Ducos?
(a) Why he rescued Sharpe.
(b) Why he kills La Marquesa.
(c) Why he kills General Verigny.
(d) Why he frames Sharpe.

5. Who is Sharpe given to help him clear his name?
(a) No one.
(b) A small platoon.
(c) A boy named Angel.
(d) Two intelligence officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Helene's husband feel about her letter to him in Chapter 5?

2. Why does Harper worry about Sharpe?

3. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?

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

5. Why does Helene have to stop for the night?

(see the answer key)

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