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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe do as he is told?
(a) The ship is left and he has no choice.
(b) He would be court martialed.
(c) He knows he doesn't have all the facts.
(d) He believes an order is an order.

2. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?
(a) The water in the well is bad.
(b) His food supply is almost gone.
(c) His forces are undermanned.
(d) His wall is crumbling.

3. What does Sharpe do when he arrives near the fortress ahead of schedule?
(a) Hides in the woods.
(b) Attacks the fortress.
(c) Knocks down the gate.
(d) Watches the unequal duel.

4. How does Lassan feel when he hears of the land force?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Worried.
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

5. What do Sharpe's superiors do to free him to lead the invasion force?
(a) Demote him.
(b) Court martial him.
(c) Transfer all of his men to another unit.
(d) Transfer him from his command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men do when they approach the fort with Harper?

2. What does Sharpe worry about from his wound?

3. What does the Comte de Maquerre do for France?

4. Towards what river do the British troops advance?

5. What does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?

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