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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Simmerson claim Sharpe is responsible for their loss against the French?
(a) He failed to send out his riflemen.
(b) He charged at the Spanish.
(c) He refused to follow his orders.
(d) He blew up the bridge.

2. Why does Sharpe think there will be no fighting between the French and the British in Chapter Six?
(a) They are just parading their wares to each other.
(b) It would not be avantageous to either side.
(c) Both sides are too tired.
(d) The French are cowards.

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

4. What is the name of the Spanish forces?
(a) The Regimientia de Madrid.
(b) The Regimientia de Santa Maria.
(c) The Regimientia de Barcelona.
(d) The Regimientia de Sevilla.

5. Who does Wellesley blame for the defeat?
(a) Shapre.
(b) Hogan.
(c) Gibbons.
(d) Simmerson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harper go to the river in this section?

2. What does Simmerson challenge Sharpe to train his troops to do?

3. What is the name of the French light infantry?

4. For what is Sharpe looking in the town before he meets a lieutenant from the South Essex?

5. Simmerson tells Sharpe he comes from where?

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