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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the recruiter like who they encounter?
(a) Businesslike.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Boorish.
(d) Likeable and persuasive.

2. What does the person who is asked about the second battalion say?
(a) He will look into the matter.
(b) The battalion is on its way to France at the moment.
(c) He is not responsible for those type of matters.
(d) The training grounds have moved.

3. What does Sharpe think of the recent battle?
(a) It is strategically insignificant and tactically pointless.
(b) Sharpe express no opinion about it.
(c) It was essential to winning the war against Napoleon.
(d) It gives them a great advantage over the French.

4. Upon whom is Sharpe invited to call?
(a) The Prince of Wales.
(b) The Prince of Orange.
(c) The Duke of York.
(d) The Duke of Orange.

5. To whom does Girdwood hand over the new recruits?
(a) Sergeant Weller.
(b) He takes charge of them himself.
(c) Sergeant Hooper.
(d) Sergeant John Lynch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chelmsford?

2. Who owns the bar where Sharpe goes?

3. Who is summoned to account for the missing battalion recruits?

4. Where is the opening set?

5. Who is presented as slightly confused but enthusiastic about military matters?

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