Sharpe's Battle: Richard Sharpe and the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro, May 1811 Quiz Questions | Quiz: Summary Chapter 9

Quiz: Summary Chapter 9

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What part of his army did Wellington send south?
a) The 307th. greencoat battalion.
b) The Warwicks and the Highlanders.
c) The fifth division.
d) The seventh division.

2. What formation is difficult for cavalry to attack?
a) Troops in a forest.
b) Troops in a wedge.
c) Troops in the Roman turtle formation.
d) A square with bayonets held outward.

3. How does Massena react towards the split British army?
a) Angry.
b) Indifferent.
c) Gloating.
d) Curious.

4. What does Wellington think about his decision to send part of his army south?
a) It is a mistake.
b) It is brilliant planning.
c) It could go either right or wrong.
d) He should have...
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