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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Runciman survive the attack?
(a) He was in the gatehouse.
(b) He was in the stables.
(c) Hiding behind a pile of ammunition.
(d) He went into the vegetable cellar.

2. Why is Sharpe chastising himself about the battle?
(a) He did not see what a trap the barracks was.
(b) He should have saved more of the Portuguese.
(c) He should have been in the gatehouse.
(d) He did not think Loup would attack.

3. What does Kiely have to do before he talks much in the morning?
(a) Spar with a decent swordsman.
(b) Eat a large breakfast.
(c) Go to morning prayer.
(d) Drink enough alcohol.

4. How did Kiely become the commander of the Real Compañía Irlandesa?
(a) He was the second in command when the commander was killed.
(b) He purchased the position.
(c) By virtue of his birth.
(d) By order of the King.

5. Why does Sharpe think the men desert?
(a) They are only for guarding the king.
(b) They are Irish.
(c) They are not deserting.
(d) They don't like Kiely's fighting philosophy.

6. What does Sharpe hear as he is entering San Cristobal?
(a) A woman singing.
(b) Wolves howling.
(c) Horses coming quickly.
(d) Gunshots.

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

8. Who commanded the gatehouse not be opened during the attack?
(a) Captain Eduardo de la Engiesie.
(b) Lord Kiely.
(c) Captain Donaju.
(d) Juanita de Elia.

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

10. What does Sharpe stress to Oliveira about Loup?
(a) That Sharpe has been looking for Loup.
(b) That Loup hates Sharpe.
(c) That he is going to attack San Isidoro.
(d) That Loup is a murderer.

11. What does a look-out spot below them?
(a) A deer.
(b) A French soldier stopping to urinate.
(c) Two hundred British soldiers.
(d) A woman who is injured.

12. What is Richard Sharpe and his troops' dilemma at the beginning of the book?
(a) They are lost.
(b) They have no ammunition.
(c) They have no food.
(d) They are surrounded.

13. Who is chasing Juanita across the plains?
(a) The British.
(b) No one.
(c) Some of Loup's troops.
(d) The Spanish cavalry.

14. What is El Castrador's response to Sharpe's question?
(a) He will go if there is no fighting.
(b) He does not want to go.
(c) He does not answer Sharpe and leaves.
(d) He will help find Loup and then leave.

15. How are the men finding about supposed atrocities in Ireland?
(a) American newspapers.
(b) Juanita de Elia is making speeches about it.
(c) Father Sarsfield.
(d) French newspapers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the Portuguese battalion survived the attack by Loup?

2. Why is Father Sarsfield impressed with Sharpe?

3. What does Guy Loup demand of Sharpe?

4. How does Hogan feel about Sharpe's interaction with Kiely?

5. How does de Elia feel towards Loup?

(see the answer keys)

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