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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. Who is Captain Michel Pailleterie?
(a) The officer Herault sends ahead.
(b) The Captain of one of the companies under Sharpe.
(c) The company commander of the light artillery with the Duke of Wellington.
(d) The officer who Major Tubbs consults about the muskets.

2. Where does Sharpe sprinkle oil and add kindling?
(a) In the fort commander's office.
(b) In the storeroom of the fort.
(c) On the bridge.
(d) In the fort's stables.

3. What does Sharpe tell Hickey when it is obvious Hickey is afraid?
(a) That the French could never get through the fort's walls.
(b) That Ensigns are expendable.
(c) That fear can be a good way to stay alive.
(d) That Sharpe has not lost a battle yet.

4. What does Coignet order?
(a) Retreat.
(b) To open the gates.
(c) Attack.
(d) Water.

5. What does Sharpe suggest Teresa have her men do?
(a) Sharpe would not try to tell Teresa what to do.
(b) Go to rejoin the main rebel forces.
(c) Go to Avila.
(d) Stay in San Miguel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Price say about Teresa?

2. What does Harper insist about his men?

3. How old is General Herault?

4. How many men does Captain Pailleterie take on his mission?

5. Of what is MacKeon reminded?

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