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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 24 through 30 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where does the first attack of the French fall back?
(a) At the castle main gate.
(b) At the convent.
(c) In the castle courtyard.
(d) The castle walls.

2. What is being done to a woman with a hot iron?
(a) A long scar is put on her face.
(b) She is being branded on her breasts.
(c) Nothing.
(d) She is having her fingers burned.

3. What does Sharpe know about the French and his position?
(a) Troops are coming to help him.
(b) He won't be able to stop them forever.
(c) The French will give up if he kills a few more of them.
(d) He has the advantage.

4. What does Dubreton return to Sharpe after the cease fire?
(a) Lady Farthingdale.
(b) Sharpe's gold.
(c) Hakeswill.
(d) Harper.

5. What do the French skirmishers do as the French column advances?
(a) Stay where they are.
(b) Attack the convent.
(c) Go to the main gatehouse.
(d) Withdraw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pot-au-Fea so when Sharpe reaches the castle?

2. What do the French do shortly after Sharpe discovers Teresa's body?

3. What do the British do when the French artillery begins?

4. What does Farthingdale do when the attacking forces withdraw?

5. What happens after the French are repulsed from the castle the first time?

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