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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe feel guilty?
(a) That his wife lost a leg to artillery.
(b) About the death of his daughter.
(c) That Harper was killed.
(d) About the death of his wife.

2. How does Wellington feel about Sharpe's execution?
(a) Happy.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Very upset.
(d) He doesn't know about it.

3. Why does Sharpe write a letter to Major Hogan?
(a) To get him to defend him.
(b) To tell him what actually happened.
(c) To get Harper transferred.
(d) To inform him of his Wife's death.

4. Who challenges Sharpe to a duel?
(a) A French spy.
(b) A Spanish general.
(c) The company commander.
(d) A Spanish spy.

5. Why can't the Spanish observers see the prisoner being hung?
(a) It is done at night.
(b) They are too far away.
(c) It is done inside the prison.
(d) It is done inside the church courtyard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Sharpe's execution staged?

2. What does Hacha think will happen to Spain because of the Sharpe incident?

3. What does Isabella want from Harper?

4. Where did Patrick and Isabella meet?

5. Why is Helene moving her fortune to France?

(see the answer key)

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