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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 kind of books does Sharpe look at from Simmerson's estate?
(a) Romance novels.
(b) Military history.
(c) Account books.
(d) Military poetry.

2. How does Simmerson force Jane to work for him?
(a) He threatened her family.
(b) She owes him money.
(c) He is blackmailing her.
(d) Beats her.

3. What does Sharpe do after leaving the state function?
(a) Start off to find the 2nd battalion.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Have a sexual liaision with a beautiful woman.
(d) Meet up with Lt. Col. Girdwood.

4. Where are small detachments sent from time to time?
(a) To work on the estate across the bridge.
(b) To join the 2nd regimental sharpshooters.
(c) To join the 10th artillery.
(d) To France to join the 1st battalion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nairn suggest that outrages Sharpe?

2. Who owns the bar where Sharpe goes?

3. What do Sharpe and his friends search?

4. Who, along with Harper, enjoys the crowds?

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

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