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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 Sharpe follow the beautiful woman they just rescued?
(a) He is afraid she might get hurt in the fighting.
(b) He thinks she must be important to the enemy.
(c) He wants to interrogate her.
(d) He thinks he has met her before.

2. What does Sharpe worry about on his men's approach to the village?
(a) That Kearsey will be killed when the rebels realize a rescue attempt is happening.
(b) That their weapons will clang.
(c) That there may be French soldiers hiding in the fields or alleyways.
(d) That the men will meet with traps in the high grass.

3. What is Harper's rank?
(a) Sargeant.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) He is a civilian.
(d) Captain.

4. Who holds the fort at Almeida?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The Portuguese.
(c) The French.
(d) The Spanish.

5. Who must approve Sharpe's promotion?
(a) The Prince of Orange.
(b) The King.
(c) The Horse Guards in Whitehall.
(d) The Duke of Wellington.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kearsey worry the Spanish will do if they do not receive the gold?

2. How does Sharpe know the French are leaving?

3. What does Sharpe admit to Wellington?

4. Why does Sharpe have suspicions about Kearsey?

5. How does Kearsey fall off his horse?

(see the answer key)

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