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"Sharpe's Eagle" Part 2 Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the television episode.

A multiple-choice quiz by nadrak. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nadrak

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,430

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
516

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is Sir Henry Simmerson's nephew? Hint

Captain Leroy.

Lieutenant Berry.

Lieutenant Gibbons.

Lieutenant Denny.

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Sharpe first appears, what is Harper using to treat his leg wound? Hint

Finely ground gunpowder.

Brown paper and paraffin oil.

Maggots.

A bread poultice.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Of the companies mentioned by Sharpe when he and Hogan are discussing the mission to blow the bridge, which does Hogan offer? Hint

The 48th Foot.

The Coldstream Guards.

The South Essex.

The Connaught Rangers.

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Question 4 of 10

4. The chosen men were not enthusiastic about the mission because they had not been paid, who persuaded them to go? Hint

Captain Leroy.

Sergeant Harper.

Rifleman Hagman.

Lieutenant Denny.

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the penalty for striking an officer? Hint

Stoppage of pay.

A severe talking to.

Flogging.

Death.

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Question 6 of 10

6. When Dobbs is flogged for "dragging his feet", how many lashes does he receive? Hint

100

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Sharpe is instructing the men, how many seconds does he say they can save by not using the ramrod when loading their muskets? Hint

20 seconds.

25 seconds.

15 seconds.

10 seconds.

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Question 8 of 10

8. When major Lennox is attacked at the bridge, what order does Sir Henry Simmerson give that results in the loss of the colours? Hint

"Blow the bridge!"

"Form line and engage the cavalry!"

"Baggage to the rear."

"Retreat!"

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Question 9 of 10

9. When the french column is approaching the South Essex, how many volleys did Sharpe say it would take to stop them? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. After the battle, who does Sharpe invite to join the Rifles? Hint

Dobbs

Denny

Berry

Norris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is Sir Henry Simmerson's nephew?

Answer: Lieutenant Gibbons.

Simmerson had purchased a commission for his nephew along with his own.

2. When Sharpe first appears, what is Harper using to treat his leg wound?

Answer: Maggots.

This was not as bad as it sounds because maggots only eat dead flesh and bacteria that could cause infection.

3. Of the companies mentioned by Sharpe when he and Hogan are discussing the mission to blow the bridge, which does Hogan offer?

Answer: The South Essex.

Of all of these, the South Essex were the least experienced. Sharpe was less than pleased!

4. The chosen men were not enthusiastic about the mission because they had not been paid, who persuaded them to go?

Answer: Sergeant Harper.

The prospect of sitting in a tavern and waiting for a ship to England was certainly more attractive to the unpaid Riflemen. However, Harper's powers of persuasion prevailed.

5. What was the penalty for striking an officer?

Answer: Death.

Gibbons had mistaken Sharpe for a common soldier in the alley. Fortunately, for him, Hogan pointed out his mistake before Gibbons could take it further.

6. When Dobbs is flogged for "dragging his feet", how many lashes does he receive?

Answer: 75

After the punishment, Dobbs was not given light duties, but was expected to parade with the rest of the men.

7. When Sharpe is instructing the men, how many seconds does he say they can save by not using the ramrod when loading their muskets?

Answer: 20 seconds.

By not using the ramrod, there would have been no wadding to hold the ball in place. The men would have had to keep the muzzle up in order to stop the ball falling out.

8. When major Lennox is attacked at the bridge, what order does Sir Henry Simmerson give that results in the loss of the colours?

Answer: "Blow the bridge!"

After the loss of the colours, Hogan suggested that Simmerson, "Take a pistol, go behind the tent and blow out what's left of your brains!"

9. When the french column is approaching the South Essex, how many volleys did Sharpe say it would take to stop them?

Answer: 6

Sharpe waited for the French to falter after the sixth volley before attacking their flank.

10. After the battle, who does Sharpe invite to join the Rifles?

Answer: Dobbs

The men of the Rifle regiment were trained to act on their own initiative. They were deployed as skirmishers to harry the advancing enemy and to kill their officers and NCOs if possible.

Source: Author nadrak

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