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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe think the French are unlikely to surrender?
(a) Because the local bandits have a bad reputation for torture.
(b) Because he knows there are a lot of French in the palace.
(c) Because he knows Vivar's brother is in the palace.
(d) Because of the treatment of the first prisoners.

2. What does Vivar want the riflemen to do which is a change in plans?
(a) To charge past a guardhouse and not engage the enemy.
(b) To go directly to the palace.
(c) To shoot from the hills.
(d) To take the gatehouse and set up snipers.

3. Who recognizes Sharpe when he enters the palace?
(a) Major Phillipe de Courseli.
(b) The Count of Mouromorto.
(c) Captain Bouises.
(d) Colonel de l'Eclin.

4. Who will supposedly rise again if the banner is unfurled at Santiago de Compostela?
(a) Vivar's grandfather.
(b) Zorro.
(c) Matamoros.
(d) Phillipie.

5. How many French soldiers does Harper kill inside the chapel?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

6. What does Sharpe expect as he waits for Vivar's cavalry charge?
(a) The town hall to be set on fire.
(b) The Spanish volunteers to show up.
(c) A French counterattack.
(d) The rain to start any moment.

7. Why will the riflemen attack with their rifles empty?
(a) To keep their musket balls dry.
(b) To keep from shooting each other.
(c) To keep their powder dry.
(d) To prevent accidental discharge.

8. What does Louisa think she might be able to do to help with the planned attack?
(a) Kill the French colonel.
(b) Seduce the French commander.
(c) Arouse the countryside.
(d) Spread false rumors.

9. What does Vivar want to discuss with Sharpe when Vivar comes to his table?
(a) The town's defense.
(b) When the riflemen are leaving.
(c) Louisa.
(d) The ceremony.

10. What does Vivar say he will do if Sharpe does not agree to his plan?
(a) Attack with or without Sharpe.
(b) Have Sharpe given to the French.
(c) Have Harper take command.
(d) Charge Sharpe with treason.

11. What officer does Sharpe see?
(a) Major Hogan.
(b) The French colonel he met in the palace.
(c) Colonel de l'Eclin.
(d) He doesn't recognize any officer.

12. At what time will the banner ceremony occur?
(a) Ten P.M.
(b) Five P.M.
(c) Six P.M.
(d) Eight A.M.

13. Who wants to give the banner to the French?
(a) The British.
(b) No one.
(c) Vivar's brother.
(d) The Catholic Church.

14. What tactic does Sharpe want to use to attack Santiago de Compostela?
(a) Surprise.
(b) Caltrops and a battering ram.
(c) Sneaking into the palace and setting mines.
(d) Burning the village.

15. What does Vivar do with Sharpe's wine?
(a) Pours it on the floor.
(b) Gives it to the men at the next table.
(c) Throws it in his face.
(d) Hits him over the head with the bottle.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe get into the palace?

2. Why would Vivar not hang the banner in Santiago de Compostela?

3. What does the French colonel mock?

4. What does Harper say is good for Sharpe?

5. What does Sharpe notice around the outside of the city?

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