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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell the Parkers to do when he sights French cavalry?
(a) Go off the road to the right.
(b) Turn around.
(c) Continue down the road.
(d) Stop and hide.

2. Why is Sharpe worried about Louisa?
(a) Because he worries she doesn't love him.
(b) Because she doesn't speak Spanish.
(c) Because of the upcoming fight.
(d) The guerrillas may mistake her for being French.

3. What does Sharpe order Williams to do at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Move the wounded.
(b) Take a squad to scout.
(c) Send men out for firewood.
(d) Form ranks.

4. How big is the French force in comparison to Sharpe and Vivar's forces?
(a) Twice as large.
(b) Four times larger.
(c) About equal.
(d) About two thirds of their force.

5. What does Harper refuse to do?
(a) Become an officer.
(b) Stay behind as rear guard.
(c) Prepare to depart.
(d) Carry the ammunition packs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long do the Spanish troops and the riflemen travel?

2. What does Sharpe learn about the road to Lisbon?

3. How many days does Sharpe say they can hold Santiago de Compostela?

4. What do the French do when they see Sharpe and his men?

5. What news do local bandits bring to Vivar?

(see the answer key)

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