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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell Harper they need to worry about instead of the rumors?
(a) The French attacking Almeida.
(b) Loup attacking.
(c) Getting weapons for the Real Compañía Irlandesa.
(d) Whipping the Real Compañía Irlandesa into shape.

2. What does Hogan tell Sharpe when he comes to San Isidoro?
(a) Sharpe did well under the circumstances.
(b) They are putting the blame on Runciman.
(c) Sharpe will go before a board of inquiry.
(d) Runciman will be executed.

3. What position does Pierre Ducos have with the French military?
(a) Company commander.
(b) Captain of the Corsairs.
(c) Intelligence officer.
(d) Aid-de-Camp.

4. What does Sharpe decide to do to the two French prisoners?
(a) Execute them.
(b) Take them back as POW's.
(c) Cut off their heads.
(d) Let them go.

5. What does Sharpe hand to a young Spanish woman?
(a) A map.
(b) A canteen of water.
(c) Some brandy.
(d) A dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does El Castrador tell Sharpe when he arrives after the battle?

2. What happens to Thompson when he leaves for the latrine?

3. About what person does Harper tell a story?

4. Why does Sharpe suggest the rumors are false?

5. What does Sharpe convince Runciman to do?

(see the answer key)

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