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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Sharpe's request about supplies to the British headquarters?
(a) It was intercepted.
(b) It will be two months before it can be filled.
(c) It was turned down.
(d) The supplies were sent right away.

2. How can the British defend the barracks?
(a) From the roof.
(b) Through loopholes.
(c) From the second floor eaves.
(d) Through the windows.

3. About what does Sharpe lecture Donaju?
(a) The men of the Real Compañía Irlandesa not being ready to fight.
(b) A soldier's duty.
(c) How important ammunition is in battle.
(d) The immorality of suicide.

4. Why have the French called an unofficial truce?
(a) To collect their dead and wounded.
(b) To study the British position.
(c) To rest.
(d) To decide if they will attack again.

5. Who helps the British drive the French out during the French's first attack at the village?
(a) The Highlanders and Warwicks.
(b) Hogans elite ranger force.
(c) Sharpe's greencoats.
(d) The Real Compañía Irlandesa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would Wellington not march on Badajoz or Cadiz?

2. When did Loup kill Oliveira?

3. What does he tell Oliveira to do if Loup attacks?

4. What are Sharpe and his men doing to aid the troops marching north?

5. How many men desert from the Real Compañía Irlandesa the first night?

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