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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom is Sharpe ordered to apologize?
(a) Knowles.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Ayres.
(d) Lawford.

2. Why does Kearsey halt the group outside Casatejada?
(a) The French lie in wait to ambush anyone.
(b) They need to rest before fighting.
(c) They are waiting for the artillery to arrive.
(d) He has to sneak in and warn the town not to shoot.

3. How is Sharpe's morale?
(a) About the same as the others around him.
(b) He is despondent and sure the war is lost.
(c) Not the same as the others around him.
(d) He is happy and completely optimistic not just about the war but about life in general.

4. What does Sharpe order his company to do after firing once?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Run.
(c) Drop to the ground.
(d) Square up.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kearsey fall off his horse?

2. Who appears to be a strong Christian?

3. Who is Michael Hogan?

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

5. Why does Kearsey upbraid Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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