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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. Why does Sharpe note about the medical certification of the recruits?
(a) It is very lax.
(b) It is not done by a magistrate.
(c) It is very rigorous.
(d) It is not done by the recruiting doctor, but rather by his assistant.

2. Who is Lieutenant Colonel Girdwood?
(a) The aide de camp to Cornwallis.
(b) The second battalion's commander.
(c) The aide de camp to Prince of Orange.
(d) The first battalion's commander.

3. Why is Marriott constantly beaten?
(a) He is Irish.
(b) He tries to assert his rights.
(c) He is lazy.
(d) He is slow witted.

4. With whom do Harper and Shapre meet up?
(a) Paddy O'Keefe.
(b) Sergeant Horatio Havercamp.
(c) Maggie Joyce.
(d) Lord Fenner.

5. What does Harper and Sharpe deposit with official agents?
(a) Some of the captured riches from Waterloo.
(b) Some of the captured riches from Brussels.
(c) Some of the captured riches from LaFitte.
(d) Some of the captured riches from Vitoria.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is failing at his basic tasks?

2. What did the owner of the bar teach Sharpe?

3. What does Anne tell Sharpe she will do about Fenner?

4. How are the recruits documented?

5. What does Sharpe tell Jane?

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