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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To where does Helene want to go?
(a) To Burgos.
(b) To Madrid.
(c) To England.
(d) To Paris.

2. What does Marshal Jourdan believe is a feint?
(a) The British sharpshooters flanking the West end of the French forces.
(b) The pike men forming up far behind the British front lines.
(c) The British cavalry riding up on the far side of the river bank.
(d) The British cannons emplacing on the East bank.

3. To what do the British soldiers put on a brave face?
(a) The Duke's entourage.
(b) The Spanish sharpshooters.
(c) The Dragoons.
(d) The French guns.

4. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Swears.
(c) Falls into the guard.
(d) Fights the guards.

5. What does La Marquesa do when French gunfire begins?
(a) Breaks down and gets hysterical.
(b) Continues her afternoon nap.
(c) Runs.
(d) Takes a seat in the spectator stands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does an English sergeant jerk on the prisoner's legs?

2. In what is Marshal Jourdan confident?

3. What do the gunners sponge the guns?

4. Who is Captain Saumier?

5. How did Helene feel about her husband?

(see the answer key)

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