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"Sharpe's Rifles" Part 2 Trivia Quiz

For Sharpe fans, this quiz is based entirely on the first tv episode.

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

Author
nadrak

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,830

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
463

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was on the throne of Spain in 1809, when this episode was set? Hint

Juan Carlos

Philip II

Joseph I

Napoleon Bonaparte

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which unit was Sharpe a sergeant at the beginning of this episode? Hint

1st Battalion, 95th Rifles

2nd Battalion, 95th Rifles

South Essex Regiment

Prince of Wales own volunteers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is leading the search party to find the missing banker? Hint

Lieutenant Sharpe

Colonel Lawford

Major Dunnett

Major Blink

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Question 4 of 10

4. Before joining the army, which Rifleman was a courtier to "My Lord Bacchus"? Hint

Harper

Cooper

Harris

Tongue

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Question 5 of 10

5. After the attack by the French Hussars, what does Sharpe tell Perkins to "Protect with his life"? Hint

His sandwiches

His sword

His Baker rifle

The Regimental Pennant

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who interrupts the second fight between Sharpe and Harper? Hint

The French cavalry

Major Blas Vivar and Commandante Theresa

Rifleman Tongue

Captain Murray

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many French soldiers had entered the building before the booby trap exploded? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is Hagman's cure for a "contrary leg"? Hint

Brown paper and paraffin oil

Light duties

Horse linament

Rum

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was hiding in the coach in the village? Hint

Methodist missionaries

A frightened villager

A French colonel

A deserter

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the French colonel in charge of the garrison at Torre Castro? Hint

Colonel Trudeau

Colonel De L'Eclin

Colonel Saint D'Eglise

Colonel Sanders

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was on the throne of Spain in 1809, when this episode was set?

Answer: Joseph I

Joseph was, in fact, the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte.

2. In which unit was Sharpe a sergeant at the beginning of this episode?

Answer: 2nd Battalion, 95th Rifles

The Riflemen of the 95th were trained as skirmishers.

3. Who is leading the search party to find the missing banker?

Answer: Major Dunnett

Major Dunnett was not a believer in promoting from the ranks. Unfortunately, he died in the attack by the French Hussars.

4. Before joining the army, which Rifleman was a courtier to "My Lord Bacchus"?

Answer: Harris

By saying this, Harris was acknowledging that he liked a drop of the "falling-down water".

5. After the attack by the French Hussars, what does Sharpe tell Perkins to "Protect with his life"?

Answer: The Regimental Pennant

It was considered the ultimate shame to lose the Regimental colours to the enemy.

6. Who interrupts the second fight between Sharpe and Harper?

Answer: Major Blas Vivar and Commandante Theresa

Captain Murray would have had difficulty stopping the fight as he had died shortly before it erupted.

7. How many French soldiers had entered the building before the booby trap exploded?

Answer: 2

Sharpe arranged the booby trap before they left the building, thereby gaining a measure of respect from his men.

8. What is Hagman's cure for a "contrary leg"?

Answer: Brown paper and paraffin oil

Sharpe had sustained a leg injury in a previous battle.

9. Who was hiding in the coach in the village?

Answer: Methodist missionaries

We find out later that the "missionaries" are, in fact, the missing banker and his escort.

10. What is the name of the French colonel in charge of the garrison at Torre Castro?

Answer: Colonel De L'Eclin

Colonel De L'Eclin died after the battle for the chapel.

Source: Author nadrak

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