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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Historical Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much damage is done with the explosion?
(a) Just the cathedral is leveled.
(b) A little.
(c) An extreme amount.
(d) None.

2. What does Sharpe notice as he leaves his sleeping quarters?
(a) That the Spanish have joined the French.
(b) That the French have left in the night.
(c) That the siege has started.
(d) That the siege has not yet started.

3. Where do Harper and Sharpe go to rescue Kearsey?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) The church.
(c) Moreno's old house.
(d) The tavern.

4. What does Cox say should be done with the gold?
(a) Given to El Catolico.
(b) Taken to the Duke.
(c) Given to him.
(d) Buried in a safe place.

5. What seems almost impossible that was accomplished?
(a) That no one was killed in the explosion in real life.
(b) An explosion that great.
(c) That the French were turned back.
(d) Building the hill fortifications.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the South Essex Regiment encounter?

3. What does Keasey want to tell the Spanish?

4. What is Sharpe hating to think about doing?

5. What does Sharpe say he must do?

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