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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe call a formation?
(a) To have an inspection.
(b) To tell them what they are going to do.
(c) To show the consequences of deserting.
(d) To introduce Juanita de Elia.

2. What does Sharpe, when following Kiely, suggest to Kiely the day after the attack?
(a) That Kiely is unable to function in a real battle.
(b) That the two of them fight it out.
(c) That Kiely is controlled by his fiance.
(d) That Kiely was very courageous.

3. What does Sharpe tell Harper they need to worry about instead of the rumors?
(a) Whipping the Real Compañía Irlandesa into shape.
(b) Getting weapons for the Real Compañía Irlandesa.
(c) The French attacking Almeida.
(d) Loup attacking.

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

5. What does Sharpe ask El Castrador?
(a) If he plans to move his base of operations.
(b) If he wants to go to look for Loup with Sharpe.
(c) If he was ever a normal person.
(d) If El Castrador's wife is still alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Runciman say he spent some time in the army?

2. What does Sharpe suggest Donaju do about the rumors?

3. How did Runciman survive the attack?

4. Why is Father Sarsfield impressed with Sharpe?

5. What position will Colonel Claud Runciman fill with the Real Compañía Irlandesa?

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