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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Twenty Six and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the court deny Sharpe in his request about being hung?
(a) He can commit suicide.
(b) He can have an appeal.
(c) He can wear his green jacket.
(d) He can be shoot with a firing squad.

2. What position does Lt. Colonel Leroy hold in the South Essex Battalion?
(a) Company commander.
(b) Strategic adviser to the battalion commander.
(c) Aide-de-camp.
(d) Battalions Commander.

3. What did Hogan promise the man in question #49 if he would hang in Sharpe's place?
(a) He would be found not guilty by the army.
(b) His wife would get his army pension.
(c) His brother would live.
(d) His mother would receive payment.

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

5. Why does Helene have to stop for the night?
(a) She is saddlesore.
(b) She is too tired.
(c) She has hurt her foot.
(d) She is too sad.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what direction does Saumier take Helene?

3. What nationality is Helene Leroux's husband?

4. Why is Angel worried about attacking the convent?

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

(see the answer key)

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