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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 advise George to do?
(a) Go to Lisbon.
(b) Go to the coast.
(c) Join with the Spanish army.
(d) Stay with Vivar.

2. Why has Louisa joined Sharpe's group?
(a) She is tired of reading the Bible all the time.
(b) She is looking for a husband.
(c) To have an adventure.
(d) To get away from her uncle and aunt.

3. What do the French do when they see Sharpe and his men?
(a) Wave a parley flag.
(b) Send a small advance party.
(c) Form into a cavalry square.
(d) Charge the British.

4. What do the British and Spanish decide to do when they arrive at a village in Chapter 6?
(a) Stay on the far side in a meadow.
(b) Continue through it.
(c) Stay the night.
(d) Buy supplies and move on.

5. What does Sharpe tell Williams to do if he does not want to obey Sharpe?
(a) Dig himself a grave.
(b) Quit the army.
(c) Duel with him.
(d) Resign as sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Vivar tell Sharpe is coming to the fortress?

2. How do the volunteers do when Vivar watches a demonstration?

3. What does Sharpe tell Parker his strategy is after they are in the farmhouse?

4. When was the fortress to which the soldiers come built?

5. How long do the Spanish troops and the riflemen travel?

(see the answer key)

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