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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe think the men desert?
(a) They are Irish.
(b) They are only for guarding the king.
(c) They don't like Kiely's fighting philosophy.
(d) They are not deserting.

2. What does Tarrant tell Sharpe he has heard about?
(a) That Loup is dead.
(b) How Sharpe fought in the battle.
(c) Sharpe's court of inquiry.
(d) That the young lieutenant died.

3. How does San Cristobal appear when Sharpe arrives there?
(a) Full of Spainish civilians.
(b) Empty.
(c) As if Loup had burned the place.
(d) Bustling with soldiers.

4. Who is chasing Juanita across the plains?
(a) The British.
(b) Some of Loup's troops.
(c) The Spanish cavalry.
(d) No one.

5. What does Sharpe ask El Castrador?
(a) If he was ever a normal person.
(b) If he wants to go to look for Loup with Sharpe.
(c) If he plans to move his base of operations.
(d) If El Castrador's wife is still alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the one officer in the Real Compañía Irlandesa that Sharpe respects?

2. Why does Sharpe call a formation?

3. What does El Castrador want to know about dead soldier's teeth?

4. What does Sharpe see when looking at the French?

5. What does Hogan do on the way to Kiely's burial?

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