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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Chapters 6 & 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who orders the people to stop firing in the first battle of the book?
(a) A German warrior.
(b) The priest.
(c) Sharpe.
(d) The archery leader.

2. What is Sharpe's main weapon in this book?
(a) Sword.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Musket.
(d) Rifle.

3. Where does El Mirador live?
(a) Salamanca.
(b) Bristol.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Marseilles.

4. Why does Sharpe not shoot Leroux when he rides away?
(a) Windham is in the way.
(b) He is ordered not to.
(c) Helena distracts him.
(d) He is low on ammo.

5. What does Wellington tell Helena he will do if Marmont retreats?
(a) Withdraw his troops.
(b) Create a treaty.
(c) Send for more troops.
(d) Attack the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is La MarQuesa's first name?

2. What does Sharpe think of La Marquesa when he first meets her?

3. What weapon do the French fire from across the river while Leroux is escaping?

4. Under whose command does Wellington put Sharpe?

5. Where is Leroux from?

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