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

2. How does Runciman feel about his new position?
(a) He is pleased he was noticed.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He is angry about it.
(d) He doesn't care one way or the other.

3. Why does Sharpe suggest the rumors are false?
(a) The British has already given the Irish their independence.
(b) The new British recruits haven't said anything about them.
(c) He doesn't trust the media.
(d) The new Irish recruits haven't said anything.

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

5. Of what does Sharpe accuse Loup?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Being stupid.
(c) Rape.
(d) Murder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the gatehouse where the Real Compañía Irlandesa officers were billeted?

2. Why will de Elia be meeting Loup?

3. What do the British need the most in their scapegoat for San Isidoro?

4. How do they know who the man is who saved them?

5. What does Sharpe, when following Kiely, suggest to Kiely the day after the attack?

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