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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What impresses Sharpe about Harper?
(a) Being able to beat anyone in a barroom brawl.
(b) How quickly he assumes the role of sergeant.
(c) How well he does as a private rifleman.
(d) How he can carry his big gun.

2. What does Sharpe tell the Parkers to do when he sights French cavalry?
(a) Turn around.
(b) Go off the road to the right.
(c) Continue down the road.
(d) Stop and hide.

3. Where was Vivar when his wife died?
(a) In Britain.
(b) In France.
(c) In America.
(d) In Spain.

4. By what title does Major Warren Dunnet address the lieutenant in Chapter 1?
(a) Logistics Commander.
(b) Quartermaster.
(c) Officer on Duty.
(d) Company Commander.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Vivar ask Sharpe to do?

2. What does Louisa say she intends to do after the battle?

3. From what do the riflemen have to defend the French prisoners?

4. What news do local bandits bring to Vivar?

5. What does Vivar ask Sharpe to recount at the dinner table?

(see the answer key)

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