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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kearsey upbraid Sharpe?
(a) For running from the lancers.
(b) He doesn't upbraid Sharpe, he thanks him.
(c) For rescuing Kearsey.
(d) For shooting at the pikemen.

2. Where do Harper and Sharpe go to rescue Kearsey?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) Moreno's old house.
(c) The tavern.
(d) The church.

3. What does Sharpe's apology imply?
(a) That Sharpe realizes his promotion is at stake.
(b) That he was commanded to apologize.
(c) That Ayres is at fault also.
(d) That Sharpe realizes he was completely at fault.

4. Who are tied to two horses coming out of town?
(a) No one.
(b) Two women.
(c) Naked French soldiers.
(d) Two naked Spanish peasants.

5. Who appears to be a strong Christian?
(a) Cox.
(b) Moreno.
(c) Kearsey.
(d) Hogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saved Lawford's life seven years earlier?

2. How does Kearsey fall off his horse?

3. Why does Sharpe have his men make as much noise as possible?

4. How do the British attempt to stay on good terms with the locals?

5. How is the morale of the forces aligned against Napoleon?

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