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'Sharpe's Rifles' Trivia Quiz

I saw that there weren't any 'Sharpe' quizzes so decided to create one. 'Sharpe' is a British drama starring Sean Bean, as the eponymous Richard Sharpe, serving in the British Army during the early 19th Century. This quiz is on the first episode.

A multiple-choice quiz by jpsfilm. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jpsfilm

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,676

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
933

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What rank is Sharpe promoted to in this episode? Hint

He's not promoted

Captain

Lieutenant

Major

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the Irishman who is a Chosen Man?

Answer: (One word last name)

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which actor plays Major Hogan?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What regiment is Sharpe a member of? Hint

78th

95th

48th

56th

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the nickname of Teresa, the leader of the Spanish partisans?

Answer: (2 words, English or Spanish version)

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Chosen Man is fluent in French and Spanish and can, most importantly, read? Hint

Cooper

Harris

Hagman

Harper

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where is Sharpe escorting Teresa and her band of rebels to? Hint

Torrecastro

Badajoz

Talevera

Corunna

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is in the chest that the Spanish rebels are carrying? Hint

papers

documents

flag

gold

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Question 9 of 10

9. Did Sharpe find the accountant/banker eventually?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. An easy one to end with, who plays Richard Sharpe?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What rank is Sharpe promoted to in this episode?

Answer: Lieutenant

Sharpe is risen from the ranks for saving Wellesley (soon to be Wellington)'s life. This causes major problems for him with the other officers because he's not a proper gentleman, but Sharpe prevails.

2. What is the name of the Irishman who is a Chosen Man?

Answer: Harper

Patrick Harper and Sharpe don't start off very well, what with the headbutting, but they become friends and Harper is promoted to Sergeant.

3. Which actor plays Major Hogan?

Answer: Brian Cox

Major Hogan is always sniffing snuff. Brian Cox has carved out a niche as a baddie in such films as 'The Bourne Identity' and its sequel and 'X-Men 2', but in 'Sharpe' he's a good guy.

4. What regiment is Sharpe a member of?

Answer: 95th

Sharpe very proudly wears the green uniform of the 95th regiment.

5. What is the nickname of Teresa, the leader of the Spanish partisans?

Answer: the Needle

Don't ask why she's called that, it's too gruesome.

6. Which Chosen Man is fluent in French and Spanish and can, most importantly, read?

Answer: Harris

Harris is the distinctive red head played by Jason Salkey.

7. Where is Sharpe escorting Teresa and her band of rebels to?

Answer: Torrecastro

Talavera is the place where Sharpe captures an imperial eagle in 'Sharpe's Eagle'.

8. What is in the chest that the Spanish rebels are carrying?

Answer: flag

This flag incites rebellion in the townsfolk who rise up against the French invaders.

9. Did Sharpe find the accountant/banker eventually?

Answer: Yes

He was disguised as a woman!

10. An easy one to end with, who plays Richard Sharpe?

Answer: Sean Bean

If you had read the introduction you would know this. Sean Bean has had many movie roles: 'The Lord of the Rings', 'Goldeneye' and 'Don't Say a Word', but he will always be known as Richard Sharpe to me.

Source: Author jpsfilm

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