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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe call a formation?
(a) To show the consequences of deserting.
(b) To tell them what they are going to do.
(c) To introduce Juanita de Elia.
(d) To have an inspection.

2. Why would Wellington not march on Badajoz or Cadiz?
(a) If Almeida is in the hands of the French.
(b) If his supplies do not arrive from England.
(c) If the Spanish do not join him.
(d) If he is not head of the allied forces.

3. Who is chasing Juanita across the plains?
(a) Some of Loup's troops.
(b) No one.
(c) The British.
(d) The Spanish cavalry.

4. Why is Sharpe chastising himself about the battle?
(a) He should have saved more of the Portuguese.
(b) He did not think Loup would attack.
(c) He should have been in the gatehouse.
(d) He did not see what a trap the barracks was.

5. Who commanded the gatehouse not be opened during the attack?
(a) Captain Donaju.
(b) Lord Kiely.
(c) Juanita de Elia.
(d) Captain Eduardo de la Engiesie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Runciman say he spent some time in the army?

2. Why do the French leave San Isidoro?

3. What does Loup tell Ducos as soon as he meets him?

4. How does Sharpe feel about Runciman surviving?

5. What happened to the gatehouse where the Real Compañía Irlandesa officers were billeted?

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