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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much notice does Sharpe have that the Portuguese battalion is coming?
(a) None.
(b) Two days.
(c) A week.
(d) Five days.

2. What position will Colonel Claud Runciman fill with the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) Unit commander.
(b) British liaison.
(c) British intelligence officer.
(d) Cavalry officer.

3. What goes over a cliff in Harper's story?
(a) A horse.
(b) His wagon.
(c) A bullock.
(d) A lamb.

4. How much help is Sergeant Harper to Sharpe?
(a) None.
(b) Little.
(c) He kills the French officer.
(d) He is a great help.

5. What does Ducos think about Loup's capabilities?
(a) He is a mediocre soldier but good leader.
(b) He is one of the best soldiers and leaders in Spain.
(c) He is a great soldier but a poor leader.
(d) He is incompetent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ducos disapprove of as far as soldiers go?

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

3. How can the British defend the barracks?

4. How many of the Officers of the Real Compañía Irlandesa were killed or wounded?

5. Why was Sharpe able to get El Castrador to see him?

(see the answer key)

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