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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe command Harper to do?
(a) To escort the Parkers to their carriage.
(b) To sneak out of the farmhouse and go find the army.
(c) To be sergeant.
(d) To go to the attic and set up his big gun.

2. What does Louisa think she might be able to do to help with the planned attack?
(a) Spread false rumors.
(b) Seduce the French commander.
(c) Kill the French colonel.
(d) Arouse the countryside.

3. How do the volunteers do when Vivar watches a demonstration?
(a) They are successful with charging but fail in bayonet practice.
(b) They are highly successful.
(c) They can shoot well with the muskets.
(d) They fail.

4. What does Murray believe when he offers Sharpe advice?
(a) They can outwit the French.
(b) He can give Sharpe aid in adjusting to being an officer.
(c) Sharpe is a poor officer.
(d) Murray believes he is about to die.

5. What does Harper refuse to do?
(a) Stay behind as rear guard.
(b) Become an officer.
(c) Carry the ammunition packs.
(d) Prepare to depart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe do to a cavalry horse that reaches him?

2. What does Harper tell Sharpe about the Spanish volunteers?

3. What is made for the volunteers?

4. What tactic does Sharpe want to use to attack Santiago de Compostela?

5. Where does Sharpe put a dozen riflemen when he spots French cavalry?

(see the answer key)

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