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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell Parker his strategy is after they are in the farmhouse?
(a) To cut the French down from the farmhouse.
(b) To sneak away after dark.
(c) To surrender in the morning.
(d) To wait for the British main army to catch up to them.

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

3. What does the sergeant Williams order the riflemen to do before the second attack of the French?
(a) Form a square.
(b) Drop into the trenches.
(c) Charge the French.
(d) Go to the woods.

4. What does Harper do the night of the battle?
(a) Gets drunk.
(b) Challenges Sharpe to a duel.
(c) Gives Sharpe a formal apology.
(d) Rallies the men against going south.

5. From whom is Major Blas Vivar hiding a strongbox?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The French.
(c) The British.
(d) His sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the French negotiator tell Sharpe about the French army?

2. What does Williams tell Sharpe is the background of many of the riflemen?

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

4. What does Sharpe advise George to do?

5. What does Vivar ask Sharpe to recount at the dinner table?

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