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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives at the farmhouse with extra cavalry?
(a) Captain Blaize.
(b) Colonel de le'Tousi.
(c) Major Roberto de la Couscella.
(d) Vivar.

2. What does Sharpe do when Harper thinks Sharpe has agreed with the men?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Attacks Harper.
(c) Slaps Harper.
(d) Has Harper put in chains.

3. What tactic does Sharpe want to use to attack Santiago de Compostela?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Burning the village.
(c) Sneaking into the palace and setting mines.
(d) Caltrops and a battering ram.

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

5. How does Sharpe get a telescope?
(a) His brother gives it to him for his birthday.
(b) He receives it for bravery.
(c) He buys it when he is on leave.
(d) His father leaves it to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a lieutenant in a small village do in Chapter 1 right before the British are getting ready to withdraw?

2. What does Sharpe first find inside the strongbox?

3. How long do the Spanish troops and the riflemen travel?

4. What does Sharpe do when Captain Murray is hit with a musket round?

5. For what does Harper think the volunteers might be good?

(see the answer key)

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