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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Girdwood and Simmerson make such an effort to find escaped recruits?
(a) They have paid a lot of money for their training and room and board.
(b) Because Girdwood and Simmerson are engaged in illegal activities and the recruit might report them.
(c) As an example to other recruits.
(d) For practice in tracking.

2. What does Jane tell Sharpe is in London?
(a) Simmerson's lawyer.
(b) The account books.
(c) Simmerson's bank statements.
(d) Her mother and sister.

3. Who follow Girdwood at Foulness?
(a) Weller.
(b) Merritt.
(c) Price.
(d) Harper.

4. How does Jane respond to Sharpe's question?
(a) She says she will be safe.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She is already promised to someone.
(d) She says she doesn't know how many people are involved.

5. Who is summoned to account for the missing battalion recruits?
(a) Girdwood.
(b) Lord Fenner.
(c) No one.
(d) Harper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe observe while he is off the island?

2. In what are the men on the island initially drilled?

3. Who owns the bar where Sharpe goes?

4. What does Jane promise Sharpe?

5. What does the regimental paperwork seem to have?

(see the answer key)

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