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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wellington need in order to win the war?
(a) A clear cut mandate from the authorities.
(b) Complete cooperation of Spain.
(c) Greater military intelligence.
(d) More troops and supplies.

2. How does Kiely's duel with a Frenchman end?
(a) Juanita shoots his opponent.
(b) Kiely cuts off the Frenchman's hand.
(c) The Frenchman draws first blood.
(d) Kiely kills his opponent.

3. What does Kiely learn when Sharpe returns to San Isidoro?
(a) Juanita will be joining him later.
(b) His troops disobeyed his command not to go with Sharpe.
(c) His mother knows about Juanita.
(d) Juanita will not be marrying him.

4. Why does Sharpe think the men desert?
(a) They don't like Kiely's fighting philosophy.
(b) They are Irish.
(c) They are only for guarding the king.
(d) They are not deserting.

5. What does Kiely have to do before he talks much in the morning?
(a) Eat a large breakfast.
(b) Drink enough alcohol.
(c) Go to morning prayer.
(d) Spar with a decent swordsman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does San Cristobal appear when Sharpe arrives there?

2. What does El Castrador tell Sharpe when he arrives after the battle?

3. What is Wellington's opinion of Erskine?

4. How many of the Portuguese battalion survived the attack by Loup?

5. What does Hogan tell Sharpe when he comes to San Isidoro?

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