1. When the South Essex regiment arrive at the British army camp, who is commanding them? Major Lennox Captain Murray Sir Henry Simmerson Colonel William Lawford

2. When the South Essex are drilling, a soldier is accused of, "dragging his feet", and ordered to be flogged. Who is this? Dobbs Gibson Banks Gibbons

3. What is the "special remedy" that Sharpe orders for the soldier after he has been flogged? Goose fat applied to the wounds. A pint of rum, half and half. Paraffin and best brown paper. A warm bath and manicure.

4. What does Simmerson believe to be a cure for, "A spleen brought on by a flogging"? Being bled. Drinking a mixture of rum and gunpowder. Being massaged. A cigar.

5. What did Major Hogan say after Sharpe proved to Simmerson that he could teach the men to fire three rounds a minute, and, in the case of Dobbs, four rounds. "You've done it now, Sharpe". "Stop showing off, Sharpe". "Well done, Sharpe". "Jolly good show, Sharpe".

6. What happened when Major Lennox led the detachment across the bridge to engage the French infantry? A French voltigeur shot Major Lennox. The small French force retreated. They were ambushed by the French cavalry. The bridge collapsed.

7. What does Major Lennox ask of Sharpe as he lay dying? To fetch a priest. To get an Imperial Eagle. To get the regimental colours back. A drink of rum.

8. At the meeting with Wellesley and Simmerson, after the action, who was gazetted captain? Gibbons Sharpe Berry Denny

9. Around which battle is this episode based? Talavera Badahoz Salamanca Assaye

10. What is Sir Arthur Wellesley's reply to Hogan when asked, "What are your intentions, Sir Arthur?" "To give the French a damn good thrashing". "To give Simmerson a last chance". "To win, Hogan". "Intentions, Hogan? To win, of course".