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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why wouldn't the Partisans buried a man on Sunday?
(a) Because they would think it was bad luck.
(b) Because of their religious beliefs.
(c) They do bury people on Sundays.
(d) Because Sunday is always reserved for baptisms rather than buriels.

2. What are they debating in the opening to chapter 23?
(a) Whether to hogtie Cox.
(b) How to get out of Almeida to Wellington safely.
(c) How to defend Almeida.
(d) Whether to hang El Catolico.

3. Why will it be difficult for Sharpe to do what he thinks he must do?
(a) The Duke retreated behind friendly lines.
(b) It is not safe to carry a message to El Catolico.
(c) The French are everywhere.
(d) The company needs to move on.

4. How many bags of gold do they find?
(a) 39.
(b) 108.
(c) 63.
(d) 22.

5. What does Sharpe saw off in the cathedral?
(a) The weights.
(b) The statue of an unknown saint.
(c) The altar's legs.
(d) The legs of one pew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sharpe take as a hostage?

2. Why does Kearsey upbraid Sharpe?

3. What happens as Sharpe's message is being sent?

4. Who are Robert Knowles and Patrick Harper?

5. What does Sharpe risk in going back to look for the gold?

(see the answer key)

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