3. Why do they encourage Sharpe to offer his parole?
(a) Because it is unthinkable for an officer to be treated as a criminal.
(b) To see if he is really honorable.
(c) To find out if his handwriting matches that of a letter they have from Sharpe.
(d) The do not care if Sharpe offers his parole.

4. What does Harper believe?
(a) That Richard Sharpe is still alive.
(b) That the British cannot possibly pull off a victory.
(c) That the French are feinting.
(d) That Sharpe is dead.

5. What does Hogan not believe about Sharpe?
(a) That he killed the Marques.
(b) That he is having an affair with Helene.
(c) That he is dead.
(d) That he deserted his position.

6. What does Sharpe notice Helene has?
(a) Lice.
(b) Scabies.
(c) Fleas.
(d) A severe skin rash.

7. Who shaves Sharpe at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) Helene.
(b) A young guard.
(c) Ducos.
(d) General Verigny.

8. How can La Marquesa regain her wealth?
(a) By Sharpe killing the Duke of Wellington.
(b) By Montbrun being killed.
(c) By Sharpe getting word to Wellington.
(d) By Sharpe killing Ducos.

9. For what are Sharpe and Angel searching?
(a) The Duke of Orange.
(b) The Fifth Division.
(c) General Jourdan.
(d) Angel's wife.

10. What do Sharpe and Harper do at Helene's wagon?
(a) Drive it away.
(b) Confiscate her jewels.
(c) Burn it.
(d) Kill some looters.

11. What do the British troops do after the battle at Burgos?
(a) Return to Spain.
(b) Pursue the French.
(c) Dig in fortifications in Burgos.
(d) Return to England.

12. Why is Ducos happy as he flees?
(a) He thinks Sharpe is dead.
(b) He can see Helene.
(c) He wants the British to win.
(d) His treaty will save France.

13. Who leads the Fifth Division?
(a) D'Alembord.
(b) Colonel Leroy.
(c) Jourdan.
(d) Harper.

14. What does King Joseph abandon?
(a) His carriage.
(b) His warhorse.
(c) His tent.
(d) His wife.

15. To what do the British soldiers put on a brave face?
(a) The Spanish sharpshooters.
(b) The Duke's entourage.
(c) The Dragoons.
(d) The French guns.