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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. What village does the Fifth Division invade?
(a) Burgos.
(b) Inceptionalles.
(c) Gamarra Mayor.
(d) Toulessie.

2. What does Hacha think about the death of the Marques?
(a) It will save Spain.
(b) Sharpe had no reason to kill him.
(c) He deserved it.
(d) He was a Catholic so will go to heaven.

3. Why does Wellington have a special connection with Sharpe?
(a) Wellington saved Sharpe's lfie once.
(b) Sharpe and Wellington went through college together.
(c) Sharpe saved his life once.
(d) Wellington's sister is married to Sharpe.

4. Why does Helene have to stop for the night?
(a) She is too tired.
(b) She is saddlesore.
(c) She has hurt her foot.
(d) She is too sad.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Helene feel about her husband?

2. Why does Joseph Bonaparte need this victory?

3. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?

4. Where does Marshal Jourdan have a victory feast planned?

5. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?

(see the answer key)

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