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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what is Sharpe sentenced at his court-martial?
(a) Two thousand stroke flogging.
(b) Five hundred stroke flogging.
(c) Confinement in prison, a flogging and dishonorable discharge.
(d) One year in jail and one year wages fine and a flogging.

2. What do the officers think of Sharpe's ability to lie?
(a) He has too much honor to lie well.
(b) He is a good liar.
(c) His face turns red when he lies.
(d) He is a passable liar.

3. What do Sharpe and Lawford do to show they are deserters?
(a) Dye their pants black.
(b) Wear white scarfs.
(c) Change into civilian clothes.
(d) Turn their uniform jackets inside out.

4. To what unit is Sharpe assigned?
(a) Fourth Battalion.
(b) Twenty-second Regiment.
(c) Fourteenth Regiment.
(d) Thirty-third Regiment.

5. What are Sharpe's orders when he returns to his unit?
(a) Not to fight with Hakeswill.
(b) Not to go see Mary.
(c) Not to tell anyone about his mission.
(d) Not to get drunk that night.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what is Hakeswill searching among the dead and dying troops?

2. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?

3. What is Richard Sharpe's rank in Chapter 1?

4. What do the officers decide that Lawford will pose as?

5. What does Lieutenant Lawford suggest?

(see the answer key)

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