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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18, and 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are Weller and Marriott?
(a) Two men who sign up at the same time as Sharpe and Harper.
(b) The other 2 recruiters with whom Sharpe's group meets up.
(c) The Lord and his chatelaine over that village.
(d) The Lord and his son over that village.

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

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

5. What does Sharpe trust to Maggie?
(a) His young daughter.
(b) The bulk of his fortune.
(c) His sword and pistol.
(d) His plans.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accompanies the work parties that go off the island?

2. What does Sharpe do as the men march?

3. What happens just before Sharpe's Regiment opens?

4. Who escapes while Sharpe is talking with Jane?

5. What is the recruiter like who they encounter?

(see the answer key)

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