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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2, 3, and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nairn suggest that outrages Sharpe?
(a) That the men of the first battalion be dispersed.
(b) That Sharpe become a spy in Paris.
(c) That Sharpe's men be given early releases and the unit disbanded.
(d) That Sharpe's men were playing it safe in the last battle.

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

3. What does one of the men following Sharpe tell him?
(a) That he was supposed to just follow Sharpe.
(b) That he was hired by Sharpe's ex-wife to kill him.
(c) The man refuses to talk.
(d) That he was hired by a soldier to kill Sharpe.

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

5. Who is Patrick Harper?
(a) Sharpe's Sergeant Major.
(b) An Irishman who is charged with treason.
(c) Colonel Nairn's liaision to the 3rd Regiment.
(d) The Sergeant who dies in Sharpe's arms in the last conflict.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For how many men is the second battalion drawing rations?

3. Who does Sharpe encounter after speaking with Carline?

4. What does Sharpe give Maggie?

5. What battle is Sharpe asked to describe?

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