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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Spanish march over the bridge?
(a) They are bored.
(b) To upset the British.
(c) To meet the French.
(d) Their pride is hurting.

2. What does the French officer say Sharpe has one hour to do?
(a) Leave the area.
(b) Call in reinforcements.
(c) Get ready for another battle.
(d) Tend to the wounded.

3. What does Harper tell the men they cannot do unless ordered?
(a) Fire their guns.
(b) Break rank.
(c) Fire their crossbows.
(d) Charge.

4. What is Captain Hogan's mission in this novel?
(a) To rescue prisoners of war.
(b) To blow up the French embassy.
(c) To kill Napolean.
(d) To destroy a bridge.

5. What does Lawford tell Sharpe the Spanish are still doing?
(a) Training.
(b) Studying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Forrest say he once suppressed in Chelmsford?

2. How does the author describe the priest's Spanish?

3. What does the French officer say the British are unlucky to have?

4. What does Lieutenant Gibbons ask Sharpe to surrender to him?

5. How is Gibbons related to Simmerson?

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