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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Killick decide to do against the British land force?
(a) Burn the forest so they can't hide.
(b) Prepare an ambush.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Run.

3. In this war between Napoleon and Europe with whom are the Americans allied?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) Russia.
(d) Spain.

4. What does Killick say to Sharpe about hanging sailors?
(a) It is homocide.
(b) Sailors would rather be shot.
(c) It is against the law of the sea.
(d) It dooms their spirits to eternal unrest.

5. Of what Is the convoy which comes across the ambush site consist?
(a) French sailors heading for Teste de Buch.
(b) French artillery units.
(c) French rifle units.
(d) French infantry, supply wagons, and some calvery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is bothering Sharpe as he marches?

2. What does Sharpe and his men scavenge from the fort?

3. What does Bampfylde think Killick is?

4. With what does Calvet hit the fortress after the bombardment?

5. What does Sharpe do the day after the fort was captured?

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