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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and Historical Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the French negotiator think Sharpe is trying to do?
(a) Stop the French advance.
(b) Draw him away from Vivar's position.
(c) Help Vivar escape.
(d) Sabotage his capture of Vivar.

2. Who is with Sharpe at the table in a tavern?
(a) A prostitute.
(b) Harper.
(c) Several of his men.
(d) Captain Huckelby.

3. What does Louisa do when the riflemen leave the farmhouse?
(a) Run to Sharpe.
(b) She's with her uncle in the French troops.
(c) Goes to the carriage.
(d) Stays in the farmhouse.

4. What does Vivar do with Sharpe's wine?
(a) Pours it on the floor.
(b) Throws it in his face.
(c) Gives it to the men at the next table.
(d) Hits him over the head with the bottle.

5. Why does Sharpe tell his men they can get drunk that night?
(a) The ale in the Spanish taverns is free for soldiers.
(b) His men haven't had off time for a while.
(c) He wants to get drunk also.
(d) He thinks they will all be killed the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe ask Harper to do with Spanish civilians?

2. What is the banner called that Vivar carries?

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

4. What does Louisa think she might be able to do to help with the planned attack?

5. How big is the French force in comparison to Sharpe and Vivar's forces?

(see the answer key)

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