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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 does Sharpe and his group do when they go to Foulness?
(a) Take command.
(b) Slip into Simmerson's estate.
(c) Kill Havercamp.
(d) Kill Girdwood.

2. Who is summoned to account for the missing battalion recruits?
(a) No one.
(b) Harper.
(c) Girdwood.
(d) Lord Fenner.

3. 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.

4. How does Jane feel about Simmerson's corruption?
(a) She disapproves.
(b) She thinks it is smart.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She thinks it's exciting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Dick Vaughn and Paddy O'Keefe?

2. What about Sharpe enables him to be successful in his plans at Foulness?

3. What does the person who is asked about the second battalion say?

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

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

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