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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe do when they are running for the farmhouse?
(a) Climbs a tree and fire on the French.
(b) Leaps on one of the carriage horses and charge the French.
(c) Stays behind to provide cover fire.
(d) Hides in the carriage.

3. In what direction is Davila supposed to go when he leaves Vivar?
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

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

5. What will Vivar's troops do in the morning?
(a) Go to Madrid.
(b) Stay at the village.
(c) Continue on to Satiago de Compostela.
(d) Go to Lisbon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the prologue, where have Vivar and his men taken refuge?

2. From whom is Major Blas Vivar hiding a strongbox?

3. What does Major Dunnet tell Captain Murray about the lieutenant?

4. Where was Vivar when his wife died?

5. What do the riflemen do as the British retreat from the French?

(see the answer key)

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