2. Why would the men of Real Compañía Irlandesa feel angry about the rumors of atrocities?
(a) They are all Irish.
(b) They are British.
(c) They are all Catholic.
(d) They don't believe in hurting civilians.

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

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

5. What is Richard Sharpe and his troops' dilemma at the beginning of the book?
(a) They are surrounded.
(b) They are lost.
(c) They have no food.
(d) They have no ammunition.

6. What does Sharpe, when following Kiely, suggest to Kiely the day after the attack?
(a) That Kiely is controlled by his fiance.
(b) That Kiely is unable to function in a real battle.
(c) That the two of them fight it out.
(d) That Kiely was very courageous.

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

8. Who is the one officer in the Real Compañía Irlandesa that Sharpe respects?
(a) Major Johnson.
(b) Captain Donaju.
(c) Captain Olivier.
(d) Lieutenant O'Riley.

9. What position will Colonel Claud Runciman fill with the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) British liaison.
(b) British intelligence officer.
(c) Cavalry officer.
(d) Unit commander.

10. How does Kiely's duel with a Frenchman end?
(a) Kiely cuts off the Frenchman's hand.
(b) The Frenchman draws first blood.
(c) Kiely kills his opponent.
(d) Juanita shoots his opponent.

11. What do the French do to get to Sharpe's troops?
(a) Set the building on fire.
(b) Demand his surrender.
(c) Hold Oliveira hostage.
(d) Climb the roof.

12. What are the two Frenchmen in the village doing when Sharpe arrives?
(a) Sleeping off a drunk.
(b) Burning the houses.
(c) Killing the Spanish men.
(d) Raping a young woman.

13. How does Runciman feel about his new position?
(a) He doesn't care one way or the other.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He is pleased he was noticed.
(d) He is angry about it.

14. What does El Castrador tell Sharpe when he arrives after the battle?
(a) That he and his men killed forty of Loup's soldiers.
(b) That Loup is coming again in two days.
(c) That Loup is holed up in a small village nearby.
(d) That he has found more deserters.

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