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Over The Hills and Far Away Trivia Quiz

A diversionary tribute to the pinnacle of British period drama....The Sharpe Series. Some details may also be taken from the source material, Bernard Cornwell's excellent series of books.

A multiple-choice quiz by swbhoy. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
swbhoy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
36,642

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
612

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Question 1 of 15

1. In response to a last request from Major Lennox, Sharpe captured a Regimental Eagle during which battle? Hint

Salamanca

Vitoria

Talavera

Ciudad Rodrigo

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Question 2 of 15

2. Wellington was heard to say that Major Hogan's coat 'buttoned up tight over a number of other duties,' but what was Hogan's official or regimental role? Hint

Cavalry Major

Engineer

Artilleryman

Infantryman

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Question 3 of 15

3. With which of the following regiments did Richard Sharpe NOT serve? Hint

The South Essex

The Royal Norfolk Regiment

The 95th Rifles

The Prince of Wales Own

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Question 4 of 15

4. Sharpe's first wife, Teresa, was a Spanish 'guerilla'. By what nickname was she known? Hint

The Duchess

The Widow

The Needle

The Blade

5. Sharpe's closest comrades were skirmishers chosen for their intelligence and skill with a rifle and promoted to the equivalent of lance-corporal rank. Known as chosen men, how was their position signified? Hint

A brass plate on their rifles

They were permitted to carry a sword

A white band on the upper arm

A crest on their lapel

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Question 6 of 15

6. In Sharpe's final (so far) campaign as a serving officer (Waterloo), he achieved which rank? Hint

Captain

Lieutenant Colonel

General

Major

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Question 7 of 15

7. Played by folk singer John Tams, which of the Chosen Men described himself to Sharpe as a 'County of Cheshire.......poacher sir' ? Hint

Hagman

Tongue

Harris

Perkins

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Question 8 of 15

8. In Sharpe's Waterloo, Patrick Harper returned so that he could see 'Boney'...but as a civilian. What was his chosen trade? Hint

Blacksmith

Horse Trader

Tactical Advisor

Supply Train Leader

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 'Sharpe's Siege', Sharpe used what raw material as a means to defeat the beseiging force? Hint

Cow Manure

Oyster Shells

Paraffin Oil

Jesuit's Bark

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Question 10 of 15

10. So impressed was he by the performance, Bernard Cornwell dedicated one of the Sharpe novels to Sean Bean. Which one? Hint

Sharpe's Battle

Sharpe's Sword

Sharpe's Honour

Sharpe's Gold

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Question 11 of 15

11. Sharpe was taught to read in an Indian prison, whilst held captive by the Tippoo. Who taught him? Hint

Obadiah Hakeswill

Rifleman Harris

Patrick Harper

Colonel Lawford

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Question 12 of 15

12. In 'Sharpe's Gold', 'Sharpe's Battle' and 'Sharpe's Sword', Wellington's spymaster and 'exploring officer' was an eccentric , bagpipe wielding Scotsman. What was his name? Hint

Major Hogan

Major Munro

Major Nairn

Major Ross

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Question 13 of 15

13. Sir Henry Simmerson took exception to Sharpe's marriage to Jane...why? Hint

She was Simmerson's fiancee.

She was Simmerson's niece

She was due to marry Simmerson's son.

Simmerson wasn't asked to give the bride away.

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Question 14 of 15

14. Sharpe's nemesis, Obadiah Hakeswill, had a strange quirk of character. What was it? Hint

He believed that he couldn't be killed

He refused to wash

He believed that Sharpe was the devil

He believed that he was a virgin birth

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Question 15 of 15

15. One of Sharpe's most prized posessions was a gift from Wellington himself. What was it? Hint

A silver bullet

A pair of pistols

A telescope

A saddle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In response to a last request from Major Lennox, Sharpe captured a Regimental Eagle during which battle?

Answer: Talavera

After the real life battle, the Duke of Wellington was given the title, Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington.

2. Wellington was heard to say that Major Hogan's coat 'buttoned up tight over a number of other duties,' but what was Hogan's official or regimental role?

Answer: Engineer

Hogan's engineering skills came to the fore in the mission to demolish the bridge at Valdelacasa in 'Sharpe's Eagle'

3. With which of the following regiments did Richard Sharpe NOT serve?

Answer: The Royal Norfolk Regiment

Sharpe was attached to the South Essex, (which later became the Prince of Wales Own) and made his name in the 'fighting' 95th. He never served in the Royal Norfolk.

4. Sharpe's first wife, Teresa, was a Spanish 'guerilla'. By what nickname was she known?

Answer: The Needle

Her skill as an assassin earned her the title of 'the Needle'

Answer: A white band on the upper arm

The white band was a source of great pride to the riflemen. Harper loaned his to Perkins after the young soldier saved Sharpe's life.

6. In Sharpe's final (so far) campaign as a serving officer (Waterloo), he achieved which rank?

Answer: Lieutenant Colonel

Especially for a man promoted from the ranks, Lieutenant Colonel is an extremely lofty position.

7. Played by folk singer John Tams, which of the Chosen Men described himself to Sharpe as a 'County of Cheshire.......poacher sir' ?

Answer: Hagman

Known as the best shot in the regiment Hagman was played by John Tams who also sang the theme 'Over the Hills and Far Away'.

8. In Sharpe's Waterloo, Patrick Harper returned so that he could see 'Boney'...but as a civilian. What was his chosen trade?

Answer: Horse Trader

'Actually it's MR. Harper now, horse trader, gentleman.'

9. In 'Sharpe's Siege', Sharpe used what raw material as a means to defeat the beseiging force?

Answer: Oyster Shells

Oyster Shells, when burned, produce lime. And lime, when it gets in the eyes blinds.

10. So impressed was he by the performance, Bernard Cornwell dedicated one of the Sharpe novels to Sean Bean. Which one?

Answer: Sharpe's Battle

Cornwell was orginally against the casting of the young, blond Sean Bean, whose broad Yorkshire accent was considerably different from the literary Sharpe, an older, dark haired Cockney.

11. Sharpe was taught to read in an Indian prison, whilst held captive by the Tippoo. Who taught him?

Answer: Colonel Lawford

Lawford was later invalided from the Army after losing an arm in the assault on Badajoz.

12. In 'Sharpe's Gold', 'Sharpe's Battle' and 'Sharpe's Sword', Wellington's spymaster and 'exploring officer' was an eccentric , bagpipe wielding Scotsman. What was his name?

Answer: Major Munro

A more flamboyant character than previous exploring officers, Sharpe viewed Munro with a degree of bemused respect.

13. Sir Henry Simmerson took exception to Sharpe's marriage to Jane...why?

Answer: She was Simmerson's niece

An old adversary of Sharpe's , Simmerson had tried on several occasions to have Sharpe killed or disgraced.

14. Sharpe's nemesis, Obadiah Hakeswill, had a strange quirk of character. What was it?

Answer: He believed that he couldn't be killed

Hakeswill is Sharpe's oldest and most hated adversary. The sergeant had Sharpe whipped when Sharpe prevented him from beating another soldier to death.

15. One of Sharpe's most prized posessions was a gift from Wellington himself. What was it?

Answer: A telescope

The telescope was stolen by Hakeswill and its theft blamed on Sergeant Harper.

Source: Author swbhoy

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