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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe notice about the enlistment process?
(a) It is quite professional.
(b) It is sloppy but basically by the book.
(c) It is totally irregular and fraudulent.
(d) There are a few minor irregularities.

2. For how many men is the second battalion drawing rations?
(a) 700.
(b) 2,500.
(c) 30.
(d) 1,000.

3. How do Harper and Sharpe make their way through the countryside?
(a) Borrowing from a governement secret agent.
(b) Incognito as nobles.
(c) Poaching and doing odd jobs.
(d) On money from their prize catch.

4. What do Sharpe and Jane do?
(a) Have a private conversation.
(b) Nothing since she runs away.
(c) They talk after Sharpe stops her from screaming.
(d) They plan an escape.

5. Who is Patrick Harper?
(a) The Sergeant who dies in Sharpe's arms in the last conflict.
(b) An Irishman who is charged with treason.
(c) Sharpe's Sergeant Major.
(d) Colonel Nairn's liaision to the 3rd Regiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What battle is Sharpe asked to describe?

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

3. What happens when Marriott speaks up about the dog?

4. Where is the last time Carline saw Lt. Col. Girdwood?

5. What do Harper and Sharpe do later that night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sharpe give Maggie and why?

2. What does Nairn suggest Sharpe should do and why?

3. What happens when Marriott attempts to escape?

4. What happens that makes Sharpe believe he can straighten out the problem with the second battalion?

5. What are Girdwood's orders concerning Harper and what does Harper do?

6. What does Lord Fenner suggests should be done about the South Essex's trouble?

7. What does Sharpe decide is the best course of action following his encounter in the city? How do he and Harper live?

8. Where do Harper and Sharpe go and why do they receive attention? How do Sharpe and Harper feel about the attention?

9. Of what units does the South Essex consist and what is the function of each of those units? What seems to be the problem with one of the units?

10. How does Sharpe rescue Harper?

(see the answer keys)

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