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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who brings a barrel of gunpowder?
(a) Just Helmet since he's the only one Sharpe trusts.
(b) Helmet and Harper.
(c) Teresa.
(d) Just Harper since he's the only one Sharpe trusts.

2. Why does Sharpe have his men make as much noise as possible?
(a) To scare the partisians.
(b) To alert Kearsey.
(c) To startle the French.
(d) To alert the Portuguese.

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

4. What do the Lossow and Sharpe plan to do after resting?
(a) Send a messenger to slip through enemy lines.
(b) Build up fortifications where they are.
(c) They are not sure.
(d) Cross the river with their men.

5. Why wouldn't the Partisans buried a man on Sunday?
(a) Because they would think it was bad luck.
(b) They do bury people on Sundays.
(c) Because Sunday is always reserved for baptisms rather than buriels.
(d) Because of their religious beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who points out the possible danger to Sharpe?

2. Who are Robert Knowles and Patrick Harper?

3. Where does Kearsey say the gold is hidden?

4. What does Sharpe worry about on his men's approach to the village?

5. Who has been teaching Teresa how to use a saber?

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