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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens with the officers when they realize the men are going to follow Sharpe?
(a) They arrest him.
(b) They quit.
(c) They obey him.
(d) They split the camp into factions.

2. What do Jane and Sharpe do when they encounter each other at Simmerson's estate?
(a) Kill Girdwood.
(b) Plan a meeting.
(c) Decide to get married.
(d) Plan to run away.

3. What does Anne want for her son?
(a) To have an heir.
(b) To be established in society.
(c) To marry a duchess.
(d) To enter the military as an officer.

4. What does Lawford want for Sharpe?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Quiet retirement.
(c) Death.
(d) Promotion and a new command.

5. What does Anne hope for Fenner?
(a) Great riches.
(b) To marry her.
(c) Ruin.
(d) To be killed, hopefully soon.

6. What is the first action of the first battalion after Sharpe returns?
(a) They build a bridge on the Thames River.
(b) They march to their next assignment.
(c) They have a recruitment party.
(d) They assault a strong French position.

7. How does Sharpe feel about Simmerson's treatment of Jane?
(a) Infuriated.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Confused.
(d) Sad.

8. What color are the books that have accounting in them for the recruiting scheme?
(a) Red.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

9. Why is Sharpe going to march the men to the location in Question #148?
(a) It is the proper training location.
(b) They need the exercise.
(c) To teach the men how to march in unison.
(d) To get the men away from Simmerson.

10. Why is Anne deeply in debt?
(a) Because of her dead husband's wastrel ways.
(b) Her father was a drunk.
(c) She gambles.
(d) She backed the wrong political side.

11. What does Sharpe tell Lawford?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That Simmerson is engaged in consorting with France.
(c) All about his experiences at the training island.
(d) That Simmerson is doing a great job on training recruits.

12. How much time does the negotiations between Anne and Fenner take?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Two days.
(c) A couple of minutes.
(d) Very little.

13. What does Sharpe do as the men march?
(a) Thinks about his relationship with Jane.
(b) Formulates a plan of action.
(c) Writes letters to the Prince.
(d) Watches for any drop outs.

14. How does Sharpe feel about Jane's response to his question?
(a) Dejected.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Disappointed she doesn't know all the parties involved.
(d) Angry.

15. To what country does the second battalion travel?
(a) Ireland.
(b) America.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jane respond to Sharpe's question?

2. Who follow Girdwood at Foulness?

3. Who eavesdrops on the conversation between Fenner and Lawford?

4. What does Fenner receive besides his books from the negotiations?

5. What does Sharpe request be done with Girdwood?

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