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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 & 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe help the woman?
(a) He tells his men to stop shooting.
(b) He feeds the horse.
(c) He adjusts the horse's blinkers.
(d) He removes the horse's shoe.

2. What does Lawford tell Sharpe the Spanish are still doing?
(a) Eating.
(b) Training.
(c) Studying.
(d) Sleeping.

3. What is Knowles' rank in the army?
(a) General.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Lieutenant.

4. Why is Simmerson furious at Sharpe?
(a) He has allowed the company to destroy their stocks.
(b) He has woken him up from his afternoon nap.
(c) He has ripped his uniform.
(d) He has fulfilled his challenge.

5. What is Captain Hogan's mission in this novel?
(a) To rescue prisoners of war.
(b) To kill Napolean.
(c) To blow up the French embassy.
(d) To destroy a bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe the priest's Spanish?

2. In which country is the town of Abrantes ?

3. Why does Sharpe think there will be no fighting between the French and the British in Chapter Six?

4. For what have the troops exchanged their ammunition?

5. What kind of animal is the priest riding?

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