2. What does Harper say is good for Sharpe?
(a) That he has found a new uniform.
(b) That the French colonel thinks he's stupid.
(c) That a woman turned him down.
(d) That he has Harper to look after him.

3. How many men does Sharpe see outside the city?
(a) About a thousand.
(b) About three hundred.
(c) About five hundred.
(d) No more than two hundred.

4. What does the colonel suggest?
(a) A mutual withdrawal from the city.
(b) That he exchange Louisa for Vivar.
(c) A duel.
(d) A truce.

5. What kind of precautions do the troops take?
(a) Keeping their food from spoiling.
(b) Keeping their powder dry in the rain.
(c) Drinking a lot of water in the hot, dry weather.
(d) Precautions so they do not make unnecessary noise.

6. What do Sharpe and Harper discuss?
(a) Whether they should help Vivar.
(b) Whether Harper will become a sergeant.
(c) That Harper wants to remain a sergeant permanently.
(d) Whether some of the riflemen should be sent to Lisbon immediately.

7. What news do local bandits bring to Vivar?
(a) Lisbon has been captured by the French.
(b) Napoleon has ordered the capture of Lisbon by February.
(c) Napoleon is coming to Spain.
(d) The king of Spain has been killed.

8. What does Sharpe tell Harper to have the riflemen do after Vivar enters the town?
(a) Keep the riflemen out of the town.
(b) Head to the palace.
(c) Follow the volunteers.
(d) Burn the city gate.

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

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

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

12. Who are leaving the city after the French come out of the palace?
(a) The French.
(b) Vivar and his men.
(c) No one.
(d) Refugees.

13. How does Sharpe get into the palace?
(a) Under a flag of truce.
(b) Through the kitchen.
(c) As a prisoner of the French.
(d) Jumping the garden wall.

14. What does Harper tell Sharpe about the Spanish volunteers?
(a) They are ready to go.
(b) There are not enough of them.
(c) They will never be able to fight like soldiers.
(d) They won't be ready for another week.

15. Who is with Sharpe at the table in a tavern?
(a) Several of his men.
(b) A prostitute.
(c) Captain Huckelby.
(d) Harper.