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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. What does Sharpe see Girdwood do at Simmerson's estate?
(a) Open a safe.
(b) Kill Simmerson.
(c) Rape Jane.
(d) Pack up some pistols and books.

2. From where is the recruiter reimbursed for the costs of the drinks he buys potential recruits?
(a) He takes it out of his own pocket.
(b) A special recruiting fund.
(c) The recruits' enlistment bonus payments.
(d) Lord Fenner.

3. What does Harper do?
(a) Tries to kill Lynch.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Supports Lynch's decision because Marriott is a deserter.
(d) Verbally abuses Lynch.

4. How is Sharpe when he leaves Maggie Joyce?
(a) Sick.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Wound up.
(d) Exhausted.

5. What has been happening to the men who have been recruited for the second battalion?
(a) They have not shown up at the depot.
(b) They have been discharged because they weren't needed.
(c) They are being sent to other battalions.
(d) They are being shipped individually to France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jane respond to Sharpe's question?

2. What does Jane promise Sharpe?

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

4. Where do the men head eventually?

5. Who has Simmerson promised Jane's hand in marriage?

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