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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many French soldiers are in Almeida?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 1,500.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 500.

2. What happened to the gatehouse where the Real Compañía Irlandesa officers were billeted?
(a) It was pounded with a ram.
(b) Nothing.
(c) It was burned down.
(d) All of its windows were broken.

3. Why does Sharpe call a formation?
(a) To tell them what they are going to do.
(b) To introduce Juanita de Elia.
(c) To have an inspection.
(d) To show the consequences of deserting.

4. What does Sharpe tell the men about dead deserters?
(a) The British will execute them.
(b) The Spanish will not tolerate it.
(c) The Spanish will go after their families also.
(d) Loup is doing that to them.

5. For what is Hogan irritated at Sharpe when Hogan arrives at San Cristobal?
(a) Going to the town at all.
(b) Letting Juanita go free.
(c) Not killing Loup.
(d) Taking El Castrador with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What goes over a cliff in Harper's story?

2. Where are most of the women and children located at San Isidoro?

3. Where is the item Harper picked up at after the battle?

4. What will calling Sharpe to task do?

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

(see the answer key)

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