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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summary Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell Oliveira about the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) That they are great soldiers.
(b) Why they came to San Isidoro.
(c) That they will be leaving San Isidoro soon.
(d) That they are probably traitors to Spain.

2. What does Harper see lying in the dirt that he picks up?
(a) A bayonet.
(b) A knife.
(c) A stuffed pony.
(d) A rag doll.

3. What does Ducos disapprove of as far as soldiers go?
(a) Raping and killing civilians.
(b) Private rivalries.
(c) Having affairs with their subordinates.
(d) Not following orders.

4. Why are the two soldiers with Tarrant assigned to him?
(a) They are his nephews.
(b) They are masters at tactics.
(c) They are injured.
(d) They are both company clerks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will de Elia be meeting Loup?

2. What happens to Thompson when he leaves for the latrine?

3. With what is Sharpe cutting his hair?

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

5. Why is Sharpe feeling bitter and defeated after the first battle at the village?

(see the answer key)

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