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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe feel about Runciman surviving?
(a) Happy.
(b) Disgusted.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Curious.

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

3. What does Hogan tell Sharpe when he comes to San Isidoro?
(a) Sharpe will go before a board of inquiry.
(b) Sharpe did well under the circumstances.
(c) Runciman will be executed.
(d) They are putting the blame on Runciman.

4. About what does Donaju complain to Sharpe?
(a) Having to guard the ammunition.
(b) Having the men's muskets taken from them.
(c) Not being able to attend Kiely's burial.
(d) Having to take over command.

5. Why is Sharpe feeling bitter and defeated after the first battle at the village?
(a) He thinks the British are going to lose.
(b) He wants to quit the army.
(c) He has killed so many young men that day.
(d) Facing the court of inquiry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Donju suggest about the British and the men of the Real Compañía Irlandesa?

2. What does Sharpe say about Kiely's suicide?

3. What do Sharpe and Harper do after the battle at the village?

4. How did Runciman survive the attack?

5. What does Sharpe do when the young lieutenant is shot?

(see the answer key)

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