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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: pages 47-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What enrages Teresa?
(a) The possible destruction of a sacred site.
(b) That Sharpe does not seem perturbed that the French are razing the countryside.
(c) That the French have once again intruded upon the Spanish.
(d) That Sharpe does not understand her desire to save Avila.

2. How many men does Captain Pailleterie take on his mission?
(a) 50.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 10.
(d) 100.

3. What does Herault now command?
(a) The North Army's horsemen.
(b) The South Army's heavy artillery.
(c) The South Army's infantry.
(d) The South Army's horsemen.

4. What is one group against whom Herault fought?
(a) Cinquero's Spaniards.
(b) Ballesteros' Spaniards.
(c) Wellington's heavy cavalry.
(d) Norththumberland's three brigades.

5. Through what town does Herault ride?
(a) Masalez.
(b) Toledo.
(c) Sietan.
(d) Champlain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What confounds Sharpe as he and his men take the bridge?

2. What will the rest of Herault's men do?

3. What did the sacrifice at Avila do?

4. Who is Captain Michel Pailleterie?

5. Why is Ducos' opinion important?

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