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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the British and Spanish decide to do when they arrive at a village in Chapter 6?
(a) Buy supplies and move on.
(b) Stay on the far side in a meadow.
(c) Stay the night.
(d) Continue through it.

2. What does Vivar think is de l'Eclin's strong point in fighting a battle?
(a) He is only good on defense.
(b) He does best when backed up by artillery.
(c) He is only good on offense.
(d) He does best on horseback.

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

4. Where was Vivar when his wife died?
(a) In France.
(b) In Britain.
(c) In America.
(d) In Spain.

5. What does Sharpe do to a cavalry horse that reaches him?
(a) Kicks it in the ribs.
(b) Cuts its front leg in half.
(c) Pulls the rider off and mount it.
(d) Strikes it in the mouth with his sword.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is killed when the French assault the farmhouse?

2. How does Father Alzaga feel towards Sharpe?

3. What does Sharpe tell Williams to do if he does not want to obey Sharpe?

4. What does Sharpe command Harper to do?

5. How many days does Sharpe say they can hold Santiago de Compostela?

(see the answer key)

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