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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Williams tell Sharpe is part of the reason the riflemen have fought so hard?
(a) So that Shapre would free Harper.
(b) So that they could loot the French dead.
(c) To help Vivar save the strongbox.
(d) So they do not have to march to Lisbon.

3. What does Major Dunnet tell Captain Murray about the lieutenant?
(a) He is incompetent.
(b) The lieutenant's men won't listen to him.
(c) He is not a real officer.
(d) The lieutenant is a great tactician.

4. What do the riflemen do as the British retreat from the French?
(a) Take the point.
(b) Conduct guerrilla warfare.
(c) Guard the flanks.
(d) Guard the rear.

5. What does Sharpe tell Williams to do if he does not want to obey Sharpe?
(a) Duel with him.
(b) Resign as sergeant.
(c) Dig himself a grave.
(d) Quit the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivar tell Sharpe about how he deals with military regulations?

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

3. Who is the young British woman at the village?

4. What does Sharpe order Hagman to do when the French begin firing again?

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

(see the answer key)

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