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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens just before Sharpe's Regiment opens?
(a) Patrick Harper is gravely wounded.
(b) Napoleon has surrendered.
(c) A combat encounter between the first battalion of the South Essex Regiment and French forces.
(d) Sharpe is gravely wounded.

2. What is odd about Chelmsford?
(a) It is deserted.
(b) It is all on fire.
(c) It is celebrating the end of the war a little prematurely.
(d) It is packed with hundreds of recruits.

3. What does Jane tell Sharpe is in London?
(a) Simmerson's bank statements.
(b) Simmerson's lawyer.
(c) Her mother and sister.
(d) The account books.

4. Where does Sharpe believe there must be proof?
(a) Simmerson's estate.
(b) In Girdwood's papers.
(c) Fenner's office.
(d) Foulness Camp.

5. Where does Harper go after the play?
(a) Home with his wife.
(b) With Sharpe to start investigating the missing 2nd battalion.
(c) An inn for many rounds of free drinks and soldier's bragging.
(d) To London.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Girdwood hand over the new recruits?

2. What seems likely about Sharpe and Jane?

3. What does the regimental paperwork seem to have?

4. Where are small detachments sent from time to time?

5. What does Sharpe think Girdwood will do under the new circumstances?

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