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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and Historical Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the banner called that Vivar carries?
(a) A tri-late.
(b) Throngut.
(c) Gonfalon.
(d) Stongheart.

3. What do Sharpe and Louisa say to each other when he sees her after the battle?
(a) They discuss the palace.
(b) They missed each other.
(c) They congratulate each other on the victory.
(d) Sharpe tells her he is angry.

4. Why has Louisa joined Sharpe's group?
(a) She is tired of reading the Bible all the time.
(b) To get away from her uncle and aunt.
(c) She is looking for a husband.
(d) To have an adventure.

5. At what do the riflemen laugh when they wait for orders?
(a) Sharpe's trouser leg.
(b) The way the Spanish volunteers are dancing.
(c) The ceremony in the chapel.
(d) The incompetent French.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the battle between the riflemen and the first group of French work out?

2. What do the lieutenant's clothes look like?

3. What tactic does Sharpe want to use to attack Santiago de Compostela?

4. How does Vivar refer to his brother?

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

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