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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 do Wellington and Hogan decide about Sharpe?
(a) He is going to be sent to Portugal.
(b) He will replace Runciman as wagon master.
(c) He will have to be sacrificed.
(d) He will be given his own company.

2. Why does the person in question #130 blame San Isidoro on Sharpe?
(a) For not running the battle well.
(b) For hiding in the gatehouse.
(c) For not having more men on guard duty.
(d) For killing two of Loup's men in front of Loup.

3. Why do some of the soldiers prowl through the bodies after the battle?
(a) Collecting weapons.
(b) Looking for friends.
(c) To spit on the enemy.
(d) Searching for valuables.

4. What does Sharpe suggest Donaju do about the rumors?
(a) He go to the British base and interview new Irish arrivals.
(b) He should forbid Juanita from talking to the troops.
(c) He call the men into formation and announce they are false.
(d) He go to the British base and interview new British arrivals.

5. Where are most of the women and children located at San Isidoro?
(a) Spread throughout the fort.
(b) The gatehouse.
(c) In the command center.
(d) The barracks.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who talks to Sharpe about a morale problem?

3. How many men desert from the Real Compañía Irlandesa the first night?

4. What happens to Sharpe's request about supplies to the British headquarters?

5. Concerning Father Sarsfield, what have the British been trying to do?

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