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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 20-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe prevent the French from attacking in Chapter Nineteen?
(a) He tricks them into believing they have been spotted.
(b) He shoots his musket to alert the British.
(c) He kills the lead French officer.
(d) He screams to alert the British.

2. What does Sharpe think will happen if Simmerson refuses to return his troops to their positions?
(a) The Spanish will save them.
(b) They will lose the king's colors.
(c) They will all die.
(d) He will lose his rank.

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

4. What are the Spanish supposed to do in Chapter Seventeen but don't?
(a) Fire their cannons at the French.
(b) Charge the French.
(c) Release their prisoners.
(d) Arrive at the British camp.

5. The young woman's horse has problems with what?
(a) Its horse shoe.
(b) The noise.
(c) Its blinkers.
(d) Its food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Josephina's servant?

2. What kind of animal is the priest riding?

3. What has Sharpe gotten that Gibbons wants?

4. How do the Spanish provoke the French in this section?

5. Why does one of the soldiers say he deserted?

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