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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Vivar tell Sharpe the strongbox contains?
(a) Gold.
(b) Money.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Papers.

2. What does Vivar encourage Sharpe to do about Harper?
(a) Release him.
(b) Arrest him.
(c) Demote him.
(d) Flog him.

3. What does Vivar think is de l'Eclin's strong point in fighting a battle?
(a) He does best when backed up by artillery.
(b) He is only good on offense.
(c) He is only good on defense.
(d) He does best on horseback.

4. Why would Vivar not hang the banner in Santiago de Compostela?
(a) The French have the city.
(b) It is too degraded.
(c) It is supposed to be hung where the king is.
(d) The banner is not for hanging; it is for the cavalry.

5. What does Sharpe tell the riflemen to do that is not part of the plan?
(a) Kill the sentries.
(b) Load their rifles.
(c) Leave Vivar.
(d) Charge the palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe order Williams to do at the beginning of Chapter 2?

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

3. What does Louisa think might be affected by her current activities?

4. How does Vivar refer to his brother?

5. Who is killed when the French assault the farmhouse?

(see the answer key)

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