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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe do to a cavalry horse that reaches him?
(a) Kicks it in the ribs.
(b) Pulls the rider off and mount it.
(c) Cuts its front leg in half.
(d) Strikes it in the mouth with his sword.

2. What does Sharpe do when Harper thinks Sharpe has agreed with the men?
(a) Has Harper put in chains.
(b) Slaps Harper.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Attacks Harper.

3. What does Vivar ask Sharpe to do?
(a) Provide covering fire so he can charge the French.
(b) Sneak behind the French lines.
(c) Go south to draw the French away.
(d) Leave the fighting to his Cazadores.

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

5. How does Sharpe get a telescope?
(a) His father leaves it to him.
(b) His brother gives it to him for his birthday.
(c) He buys it when he is on leave.
(d) He receives it for bravery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivar tell Sharpe about how he deals with military regulations?

2. How do the French plan to get close to the farmhouse?

3. How is the person Sharpe meets dressed?

4. What does Sharpe do when Mrs. Parker refuses to leave the carriage?

5. What does Williams suggest to Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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