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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary for Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Sharpe do as Loup is leaving?
(a) Throws a rock at Loup's horse.
(b) Gives him a two finger salute.
(c) Hits him in the face.
(d) Tells Loup he is going to kill him.

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

4. What position does Pierre Ducos have with the French military?
(a) Company commander.
(b) Captain of the Corsairs.
(c) Intelligence officer.
(d) Aid-de-Camp.

5. What does Sharpe decide to do to the two French prisoners?
(a) Let them go.
(b) Take them back as POW's.
(c) Cut off their heads.
(d) Execute them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Kiely become the commander of the Real Compañía Irlandesa?

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

3. Who is the one officer in the Real Compañía Irlandesa that Sharpe respects?

4. How does Hogan feel about Sharpe's interaction with Kiely?

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

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