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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 does a crowd gather at the end of the play?
(a) To greet the Prince of Wales.
(b) To pay homage to the king, who has made an appearance.
(c) To greet the Prince of Orange.
(d) To acknowledge Sharpe and Harper's attendance.

2. 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) For practice in tracking.
(d) As an example to other recruits.

3. How does Sharpe feel about Jane's response to his question?
(a) Dejected.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Disappointed she doesn't know all the parties involved.

4. What does Jane tell Sharpe happens to the trained enlisted men?
(a) They are auctioned off in companies to the highest bidder.
(b) They are sent as slaves to various parts of the world.
(c) They go to the 1st battalion of South Essex regiment.
(d) They are used as Simmerson's personal levy.

5. What battle is Sharpe asked to describe?
(a) Waterloo.
(b) Brussels.
(c) Vitoria.
(d) Freire's Bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sharpe and his friends search?

2. What does the regimental paperwork seem to have?

3. What kind of proof does Sharpe find against Girdwood?

4. Who, along with Harper, enjoys the crowds?

5. What kind of books does Sharpe look at from Simmerson's estate?

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