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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe suggest Donaju do about the rumors?
(a) He go to the British base and interview new British arrivals.
(b) He call the men into formation and announce they are false.
(c) He go to the British base and interview new Irish arrivals.
(d) He should forbid Juanita from talking to the troops.

2. How did Kiely become the commander of the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) He purchased the position.
(b) By virtue of his birth.
(c) He was the second in command when the commander was killed.
(d) By order of the King.

3. What does Donju suggest about the British and the men of the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) They want them charged with treason.
(b) They want them to desert.
(c) They want them whipped into shape.
(d) They want them killed.

4. What do Sharpe and Harper find in other cottages?
(a) Food and water.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Mutilated and tortured Spaniards.
(d) Cowering civilians.

5. What does Ducos disapprove of as far as soldiers go?
(a) Raping and killing civilians.
(b) Having affairs with their subordinates.
(c) Not following orders.
(d) Private rivalries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a look-out spot below them?

2. Why does Sharpe suggest the rumors are false?

3. Who is chasing Juanita across the plains?

4. Why do the French leave San Isidoro?

5. Why does Sharpe think the men desert?

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