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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 do the French do to get to Sharpe's troops?
(a) Climb the roof.
(b) Set the building on fire.
(c) Demand his surrender.
(d) Hold Oliveira hostage.

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

3. How can the British defend the barracks?
(a) Through loopholes.
(b) From the roof.
(c) Through the windows.
(d) From the second floor eaves.

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

5. What happens to Sharpe's request about supplies to the British headquarters?
(a) It was turned down.
(b) It was intercepted.
(c) It will be two months before it can be filled.
(d) The supplies were sent right away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ducos think about Loup's capabilities?

2. What does Loup tell Ducos as soon as he meets him?

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

4. What does Sharpe do as Loup is leaving?

5. How are the men finding about supposed atrocities in Ireland?

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