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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18 through 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the rocket battalion be doing while Sharpe is gone?
(a) Moving closer to the French border.
(b) They are going with him.
(c) Practicing their aim.
(d) Resting.

2. At what location does Chapter 1 begin?
(a) Near Castelo Branco.
(b) On the other side of the mountain pass from Andrados.
(c) In Portugal.
(d) Near the French border.

3. What has Sharpe lost after the initial French advance?
(a) One third of his men.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Surprise.
(d) Rocket artillery.

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

5. What does Farthingdale decide to do at the war council?
(a) Demand fortify the convent and castle.
(b) Put Sharpe in command.
(c) Dismiss it as unnecessary.
(d) Have Sharpe arrested.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lady Farthingdale in reality?

3. What does Dubreton do when he comes up to Sharpe?

4. What was left in the town of Andrados due to a provisioning error?

5. What kind of evidence is around the town?

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