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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe's plan after lighting the fuse?
(a) He's not sure.
(b) Heading out with Teresa back to the village.
(c) Killing El Catolico.
(d) Run for safety underground.

2. What does Harper say delays him?
(a) A lone Frenchman.
(b) Spaining his ankle in a hole.
(c) Investigating a scream.
(d) Slipping in the manure.

3. Who do Harper and Sharpe capture?
(a) A German artillery man.
(b) A Polish General.
(c) A Polish lancer.
(d) A Spanish interpreter.

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

5. What does Sharpe say is the cause of the scars on his back?
(a) Liars.
(b) Torture by the French.
(c) A fall off a cliff.
(d) A mountain lion attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Sharpe's morale?

2. Who is Cesar Moreno?

3. What is the South Essex Regiment of riflemen?

4. What would they have to hold out for in order to not be overrun?

5. Where do Teresa and El Catolico say Hardy is?

(see the answer key)

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