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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. Who does Sharpe capture when he first enters Andrados?
(a) Hakeswill.
(b) Two Frenchmen.
(c) Viscount Pierre Duplicios.
(d) Two of the capturing forces.

2. What is the first thing Sharpe decides needs to be done in an assault on Andrados?
(a) Taking out the leaders.
(b) A small force to secure the hostages.
(c) Cutting off the water supply.
(d) Blowing up the magazine.

3. What does Sharpe and his group do before locating Lady Farthingdale?
(a) Find Hogan.
(b) Burn the governor's house.
(c) Attack the guards.
(d) Remove Hakeswill.

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

5. What was left in the town of Andrados due to a provisioning error?
(a) 2000 rifles.
(b) A room full of French uniforms.
(c) A huge supply of field rations.
(d) A huge amount of black powder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe see in the convent?

2. In what direction from the mountain pass is Andrados located?

3. With whom is Spain at war during this novel?

4. What do the two leaders of the Andrados force attempt to do with Sharpe and his companions?

5. What is the name of General Nairn's valet?

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