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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the young British woman at the village?
(a) Harper's sister.
(b) George Parker's niece.
(c) The wife of the village mayor.
(d) A visiting noblewoman.

2. What does Vivar encourage Sharpe to do about Harper?
(a) Demote him.
(b) Flog him.
(c) Arrest him.
(d) Release him.

3. What keeps French reinforcements from crushing Vivar and Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe kills the French commanding officer.
(b) A forest fire on the south.
(c) Harper gets loose and cuts them off.
(d) The French have to cross a river.

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

5. What does Sharpe think about advancing directly into the French troops?
(a) It will ensure victory.
(b) He does not consider it.
(c) It is risky.
(d) It will let Vivar get away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams suggest to Sharpe?

2. What do the lieutenant's clothes look like?

3. What does Sharpe do when Captain Murray is hit with a musket round?

4. For what does Vivar thank Harper?

5. Who, of the men chasing Vivar, knows the contents of the strongbox and where Vivar is going with it?

(see the answer key)

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