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

2. Who joins Sharpe's unit at the last moment?
(a) Hogan.
(b) Bloomsfield.
(c) Harper.
(d) Comte de Maquerre.

3. What is the name of Sharpe's new wife?
(a) Constance.
(b) Barbara.
(c) Marie.
(d) Jane.

4. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?
(a) It is in dispute.
(b) It hasn't reached the proper channels.
(c) He was drunk on duty.
(d) He doesn't want promoted.

5. Where does the commodore of the fort send his men?
(a) Into the hills.
(b) To the landward wall.
(c) To the seaward wall.
(d) To the harbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?

2. Why are the French not able to burn their ships?

3. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?

4. On whom's ship is Sharpe called to plan his mission?

5. Who suggest the site to which Killick moves his ambush?

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