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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Runciman survive the attack?
(a) He was in the stables.
(b) He was in the gatehouse.
(c) He went into the vegetable cellar.
(d) Hiding behind a pile of ammunition.

2. What does Sarsfield do after Hogan talks to him?
(a) Hit him in the face.
(b) Pulls out a loaded pistol.
(c) Spit on him.
(d) Knock him in the grave.

3. Concerning Father Sarsfield, what have the British been trying to do?
(a) Kill him.
(b) Recruit him as a double agent.
(c) Find his brother.
(d) Find him.

4. Why do some of the soldiers prowl through the bodies after the battle?
(a) Collecting weapons.
(b) Looking for friends.
(c) To spit on the enemy.
(d) Searching for valuables.

5. How many of the Officers of the Real Compañía Irlandesa were killed or wounded?
(a) Three.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men desert from the Real Compañía Irlandesa the first night?

2. What happened to the gatehouse where the Real Compañía Irlandesa officers were billeted?

3. How do they know who the man is who saved them?

4. What does Kiely have to do before he talks much in the morning?

5. How does Sharpe feel about Runciman surviving?

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