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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 Williams suggest to Sharpe?
(a) They rescue the prisoners.
(b) They scatter in the woods.
(c) They surrender to the French.
(d) They go east away from the French.

2. Why is Sharpe worried about Louisa?
(a) Because of the upcoming fight.
(b) The guerrillas may mistake her for being French.
(c) Because she doesn't speak Spanish.
(d) Because he worries she doesn't love him.

3. What does Sharpe order Williams to do at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Send men out for firewood.
(b) Take a squad to scout.
(c) Form ranks.
(d) Move the wounded.

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

5. How many days does Sharpe say they can hold Santiago de Compostela?
(a) Five days.
(b) Three days.
(c) One day.
(d) Two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What impresses Sharpe about Harper?

2. What do the British and Spanish troops do while traveling west?

3. What do the French do when they see Sharpe and his men?

4. Why does Louisa invite herself to dinner?

5. What does Williams tell Sharpe that Vivar has told Williams about the strongbox?

(see the answer key)

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