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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 command Harper to do?
(a) To go to the attic and set up his big gun.
(b) To be sergeant.
(c) To escort the Parkers to their carriage.
(d) To sneak out of the farmhouse and go find the army.

2. Where was Vivar when his wife died?
(a) In Spain.
(b) In America.
(c) In Britain.
(d) In France.

3. How big is the French force in comparison to Sharpe and Vivar's forces?
(a) Four times larger.
(b) About two thirds of their force.
(c) About equal.
(d) Twice as large.

4. Why does Louisa invite herself to dinner?
(a) She wants to meet Vivar's father.
(b) She wants some decent food.
(c) To stay away from the troops for safety.
(d) She is curious about the strongbox.

5. What does Harper suggest they do with the Parker's carriage?
(a) Tip it over to block the road.
(b) Send it barreling into the French cavalry.
(c) Burn it.
(d) Load it with gunpowder and blow it up when the French are by it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sharpe's men do when he assembles them in the morning?

2. What does Murray say he will give Sharpe?

3. What does Vivar say when Sharpe tells Vivar he plans to go south?

4. How does Sharpe get a telescope?

5. Why is Sharpe worried about Louisa?

(see the answer key)

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