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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 through 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe notice as he is in the convent?
(a) Its structure and tactical points.
(b) The lack of religious artifacts.
(c) That it is barely standing.
(d) The fact that there are no nuns to be seen.

2. Where are the English troops heading in the Prologue?
(a) Towards England.
(b) Towards Portugal.
(c) Towards Madrid.
(d) Towards an invasion of France.

3. At what location is the Prologue set?
(a) Certiaos.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Andrados.
(d) Los Companio.

4. What kind of evidence is around the town?
(a) Evidence of murder, torture and mass rape.
(b) Evidence of theft of British army material.
(c) Of destruction of many buildings.
(d) Evidence of starvation and lack of water.

5. Where does the army that conquered Andrados go when they finish subduing the town?
(a) It doesn't say where they go.
(b) They go to meet up with other French forces.
(c) No where, they settle in for winter.
(d) They go to meet up with the Spanish guerrillas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Colonel keep Lady Farthingdale safe?

2. What happens to Sharpe and his companions after they pledge to help each other?

3. What does Sharpe see in the convent?

4. Why is Colonel Dubreton at Andrados?

5. What does Pot-au-Feu allow for the hostage women?

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