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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell Oliveira about the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) That they are great soldiers.
(b) That they are probably traitors to Spain.
(c) That they will be leaving San Isidoro soon.
(d) Why they came to San Isidoro.

2. Where is the item Harper picked up at after the battle?
(a) In a puddle of blood.
(b) He left it in a French soldier.
(c) He lost it at the surgeon's area.
(d) It is under a rock.

3. What does Hogan tell Sharpe when he comes to San Isidoro?
(a) Sharpe will go before a board of inquiry.
(b) Runciman will be executed.
(c) They are putting the blame on Runciman.
(d) Sharpe did well under the circumstances.

4. Who helps the British drive the French out during the French's first attack at the village?
(a) Sharpe's greencoats.
(b) Hogans elite ranger force.
(c) The Highlanders and Warwicks.
(d) The Real Compañía Irlandesa.

5. What does Sharpe convince Runciman to do?
(a) Appropriate some muskets for the Real Compañía Irlandesa.
(b) Have the general inspect the troops.
(c) Get better food for the troops.
(d) Get more ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is chasing Juanita across the plains?

2. What does Sharpe hand to a young Spanish woman?

3. Who commanded the gatehouse not be opened during the attack?

4. Where are most of the women and children located at San Isidoro?

5. What does Tarrant say about the French in relationship to his job?

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