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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 does Sharpe think Girdwood will do under the new circumstances?
(a) Run away.
(b) Go to Fenner.
(c) Resign his commission.
(d) Silence Simmerson.

2. What does Lynch do to Marriott?
(a) Gives him 30 lashes.
(b) Tongue lashes him.
(c) Beats him.
(d) Murders him.

3. What does Harper do?
(a) Verbally abuses Lynch.
(b) Supports Lynch's decision because Marriott is a deserter.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Tries to kill Lynch.

4. What seems likely about Sharpe and Jane?
(a) They are like oil and water.
(b) They have been lovers.
(c) They come from similar backgrounds.
(d) They feel strong affection for each other.

5. In what are the men on the island initially drilled?
(a) Parade and marching.
(b) Sapper work.
(c) Artillery.
(d) Rifles and bayonets.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe feel about Jane's response to his question?

2. What does Sharpe trust to Maggie?

3. What does Harper and Sharpe deposit with official agents?

4. Why is Marriott constantly beaten?

5. Why does a crowd gather at the end of the play?

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