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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Kearsey fall off his horse?
(a) He is shot by a French archer.
(b) He is accidentally shot by the Spanish.
(c) He is stabbed by a Polish lancer.
(d) A bird startles the horse.

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

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

4. About what does Sharpe ask at the telegraph office?
(a) How much it costs to send a telegram.
(b) The way messages are sent.
(c) If the lines are repaired yet.
(d) If the lines run all the way to Maderia.

5. What does Sharpe say he must do?
(a) Send a message to El Catolico.
(b) Rest and recuperate.
(c) Go to Wellington.
(d) Kill Kearsey.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe kill El Catolico?

2. Who says he will help defend Almeida?

3. Who are firing on the French?

4. Who does El Catolico trust?

5. Where do Harper and Sharpe go to rescue Kearsey?

(see the answer key)

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