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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Historical Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Michael Hogan?
(a) An Irish engineer.
(b) A British blacksmith.
(c) A British gunsmith.
(d) An Irish scout.

2. Who are the only Spanish people fighting the war?
(a) No one.
(b) The merchant class.
(c) The nobles.
(d) Peasants.

3. Why is Sharpe's mission so important?
(a) Because of morale.
(b) There is not particular reason given.
(c) Because El Catolico would use the money to help the French.
(d) Because no more money will be sent to Wellington until autumn.

4. What was the real cause of the explosion?
(a) A careless fire.
(b) A careless pipe smoker.
(c) A French shell.
(d) It is unknown.

5. Where is most of the ammunition stored in Almeida?
(a) In several deep caves in the surrounding hills.
(b) The armory.
(c) A vault in the cemetary.
(d) The cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what does Sharpe ask at the telegraph office?

2. Where does Kearsey say the gold is hidden?

3. What is Sharpe's plan after lighting the fuse?

4. What sort of demonstration do Sharpe's men give?

5. Who is Joaquim Jovellanos?

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