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Sharpe's Rifles: Richard Sharpe and the French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809 Quiz

Bernard Cornwell
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Sharpe's Rifles: Richard Sharpe and the French Invasion of Galicia, January 1809 Quiz

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1)

What does the French negotiator tell Sharpe about the French army? (from Chapter 9)

The army is in Lisbon.
He is not part of the French army.
It is in Madrid.
It will be arriving soon.
2)

What happens at the moment Sharpe expects the French to destroy his small band of riflemen? (from Chapter 18 and Historical Note)

The French withdraw to the palace.
Vivar rides out of the city to confront the French.
The French tell the British they may leave.
A large British regiment show up.
3)

How long do the Spanish troops and the riflemen travel? (from Chapter 10)

Through the night.
For five hours.
From dawn to dusk.
They march three days without stopping.
4)

Who arrives at the farmhouse with extra cavalry? (from Chapter 9)

Colonel de le'Tousi.
Captain Blaize.
Major Roberto de la Couscella.
Vivar.
5)

How does Father Alzaga feel towards Sharpe? (from Chapter 10)

Curious.
Indifferent.
Hostile.
Friendly.
6)

What tactic does Sharpe want to use to attack Santiago de Compostela? (from Chapter 12)

Burning the village.
Surprise.
Sneaking into the palace and setting mines.
Caltrops and a battering ram.
7)

What do De l'Eclin and the Count of Mouromorto do that night? (from Chapter 18 and Historical Note)

Sneak out and head towards Madrid.
No one knows what they are doing.
Come to Sharpe under a parley flag.
Join the French cavalry.
8)

Where does Sharpe take his riflemen? (from Chapter 18 and Historical Note)

To Lisbon.
To the ocean for pick up by British boats.
To Portugal.
To Madrid.
9)

What does Sharpe ask Harper to do with Spanish civilians? (from Chapter 11)

Hide them.
Guard them.
Find out where they want to go.
Train them.
10)

What does Vivar say when Sharpe asks for explanations of what they are doing? (from Chapter 10)

Vivar says he can't tell Sharpe anything until the next week.
He tells him he doesn't have the need to know.
He says he will talk later.
He tells him about the strongbox.
11)

What does the colonel suggest? (from Chapter 15)

A mutual withdrawal from the city.
That he exchange Louisa for Vivar.
A duel.
A truce.
12)

What is made for the volunteers? (from Chapter 12)

Modest uniforms.
Protective leather garments.
Homemade weapons.
Field food.
13)

Why has Louisa joined Sharpe's group? (from Chapter 10)

To have an adventure.
To get away from her uncle and aunt.
She is looking for a husband.
She is tired of reading the Bible all the time.
14)

What does Harper say is good for Sharpe? (from Chapter 16)

That he has Harper to look after him.
That the French colonel thinks he's stupid.
That he has found a new uniform.
That a woman turned him down.
15)

Where do the riflemen go when they leave the farmhouse? (from Chapter 9)

They go behind the French troops.
North on the road.
The go behind the barn.
They go into the woods.
16)

To whom does Vivar think the French might surrender? (from Chapter 14)

A British officer.
The town mayor.
Louisa.
A Catholic priest.
17)

At what time will the banner ceremony occur? (from Chapter 16)

Six P.M.
Five P.M.
Eight A.M.
Ten P.M.
18)

What does Vivar say he will do if Sharpe does not agree to his plan? (from Chapter 13)

Have Harper take command.
Charge Sharpe with treason.
Attack with or without Sharpe.
Have Sharpe given to the French.
19)

Where do the riflemen go after they are gathered together? (from Chapter 17)

They get up on the city walls.
They leave the city.
They surround the palace.
They go to the chapel.
20)

What does Sharpe take from de l'Eclin? (from Chapter 18 and Historical Note)

His sword.
His trousers and boots.
His horse.
His jacket.
21)

What does Harper say about the riflemen fighting well? (from Chapter 11)

That they don't like Sharpe.
They will do only enough to survive.
They aren't ready for battle.
That some will complain.
22)

What does Sharpe tell Harper to have the riflemen do after Vivar enters the town? (from Chapter 14)

Follow the volunteers.
Burn the city gate.
Keep the riflemen out of the town.
Head to the palace.
23)

How do the volunteers do when Vivar watches a demonstration? (from Chapter 12)

They can shoot well with the muskets.
They are successful with charging but fail in bayonet practice.
They fail.
They are highly successful.
24)

How does Sharpe get into the palace? (from Chapter 14)

Jumping the garden wall.
Through the kitchen.
Under a flag of truce.
As a prisoner of the French.
25)

What does Sharpe order Hagman to do when the French begin firing again? (from Chapter 9)

To start shooting the French horses.
To blow up the carriage.
To escape and find Vivar.
To re-negotiate with the French.
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