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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 23 & 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Harper taken into custody?
(a) He was trying to stop a carriage.
(b) He was shooting at phantoms.
(c) He was guarding Helena's house without orders.
(d) He was trying to dig up bodies.

2. What causes the French to gain footing in the battle at Arapiles?
(a) They get help from the citizens of Arapiles.
(b) They cut off supplies.
(c) They counterattack.
(d) They get behind the hill.

3. Who orders some of the British to march east?
(a) Windham.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Eckles.
(d) Erickson.

4. Why is Sharpe told not to fight?
(a) He is to guard El Mirador.
(b) His wound could reopen.
(c) The French think he is with them.
(d) He doesn't have the full plan.

5. Who calls Sharpe a brute?
(a) La MarQuesa.
(b) A British officer.
(c) Patrick Harper.
(d) Father Curtis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharpe say Wellington did not attack when Marmont was on the field?

2. What does Sharpe say he wants as a prize of war?

3. Why does Harper not believe the rumors of Sharpe's death?

4. How does Hogan feel when he sees Sharpe in Arapiles?

5. Where does El Mirador live?

(see the answer key)

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