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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. Who is presented as slightly confused but enthusiastic about military matters?
(a) The Duke of Orange.
(b) The Duke of York.
(c) The Prince of Wales.
(d) The Prince of Orange.

2. Why does Sharpe note about the medical certification of the recruits?
(a) It is very rigorous.
(b) It is not done by the recruiting doctor, but rather by his assistant.
(c) It is very lax.
(d) It is not done by a magistrate.

3. What does Nairn think Sharpe should do?
(a) Accept a position as army liaision to Admiral Nelson.
(b) Retire.
(c) Accept a position as aide de camp to Wellington.
(d) Investigate the second battalion.

4. Where is the last time Carline saw Lt. Col. Girdwood?
(a) Two weeks ago.
(b) Many months ago.
(c) Three days ago.
(d) About a year.

5. How many of the second battalion does Sharpe find?
(a) Three officers and a few enlisted men.
(b) All 1,000 of the men.
(c) None.
(d) About half of the battalion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the unit designation on the enlistment forms?

2. How do Harper and Sharpe make their way through the countryside?

3. Where is the second battalion of Sharpe's regiment?

4. Who does Sharpe encounter after speaking with Carline?

5. What does a day's worth of recruiting yield?

(see the answer key)

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