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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the fortress to which the soldiers come built?
(a) About a thousand years ago.
(b) It was built when Vivar was a child.
(c) About five hundred years.
(d) Vivar's grandfather built it.

2. What does Harper refuse to do?
(a) Become an officer.
(b) Prepare to depart.
(c) Carry the ammunition packs.
(d) Stay behind as rear guard.

3. What happens to Major Dunnet during the battle with the French?
(a) He is taken prisoner.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is wounded.

4. What does Vivar see when Sharpe removes his shirt?
(a) Nothing, he's not seen Sharpe with his shirt off.
(b) The large tattoo on Sharpe's back.
(c) Two musket ball scars.
(d) Sharpe's flogging scars.

5. How long do the Spanish troops and the riflemen travel?
(a) For five hours.
(b) They march three days without stopping.
(c) Through the night.
(d) From dawn to dusk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the French negotiator think Sharpe is trying to do?

2. What does Sharpe say he plans to do about the French to the French negotiator?

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

4. What does Vivar think is de l'Eclin's strong point in fighting a battle?

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

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