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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell Parker his strategy is after they are in the farmhouse?
(a) To cut the French down from the farmhouse.
(b) To sneak away after dark.
(c) To wait for the British main army to catch up to them.
(d) To surrender in the morning.

2. What does Sharpe do to a cavalry horse that reaches him?
(a) Cuts its front leg in half.
(b) Strikes it in the mouth with his sword.
(c) Pulls the rider off and mount it.
(d) Kicks it in the ribs.

3. What does Williams tell Sharpe that Vivar has told Williams about the strongbox?
(a) It has valuable intelligence information.
(b) It is the King's Great Seal.
(c) It contains precious jewels.
(d) It contains gold.

4. What does Murray believe when he offers Sharpe advice?
(a) Sharpe is a poor officer.
(b) They can outwit the French.
(c) He can give Sharpe aid in adjusting to being an officer.
(d) Murray believes he is about to die.

5. Who does Sharpe meet in the night?
(a) Vivar's lieutenant.
(b) Harper.
(c) A British woman.
(d) A Spanish woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news do local bandits bring to Vivar?

2. What does Sharpe learn about the road to Lisbon?

3. Why is Sharpe worried about Louisa?

4. What does Sharpe do when they are running for the farmhouse?

5. How big is the French force in comparison to Sharpe and Vivar's forces?

(see the answer key)

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