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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lord Farthingdale do after he assumes command?
(a) Argues with Sharpe about tactics.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Gets mildly drunk.
(d) Makes poor decisions.

2. What does Sharpe receive from the person in question #14?
(a) A reprimand.
(b) A silver star.
(c) A letter from his wife.
(d) A promotion.

3. What does Sharpe begin to do after the French are spotted?
(a) Prepare static defenses.
(b) Prepare to withdraw.
(c) Set up an offense plan.
(d) Put sharpshooters on the walls.

4. What are the troops spotted doing?
(a) Preparing to attack the castle.
(b) Coming over the mountain pass.
(c) Converging on the convent.
(d) Reconnoitering the far side of the town.

5. What is Sharpe told is the estimated number of men that Pot-au-Feu has with him?
(a) 400 to 2000.
(b) 150 to 1000.
(c) 1000 to 2000.
(d) 700 to 1500.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Farthingdale do when he comes outside?

2. What does the army that conquered Andrados do in the town?

3. How would an artillery unit get to the castle?

4. Where does Sharpe go when he arrives at Andrados?

5. What do the men defending the castle do?

(see the answer key)

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