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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does a day's worth of recruiting yield?
(a) 1 man.
(b) 3 men.
(c) 6 men.
(d) 12 men.

3. Who does Sharpe know he has to have loyal to him?
(a) The sergeants.
(b) The enlisted.
(c) The officers.
(d) The recruiters.

4. What has Jane done for Simemrson which gives her knowledge of the recruiting scheme?
(a) Spy on Foulness Camp.
(b) Meet with Fenner.
(c) Write messages to Girdwood.
(d) Keep his books.

5. What kind of books does Sharpe look at from Simmerson's estate?
(a) Account books.
(b) Military poetry.
(c) Military history.
(d) Romance novels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is being organized in London as Fenner and Simmerson watch?

2. What does Sharpe notice about the enlistment process?

3. Where is the second battalion of Sharpe's regiment?

4. What do Anne and Sharpe do after she tells him about Lawford?

5. What does Sharpe do as the men march?

(see the answer key)

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