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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Harper do to Robinson?
(a) Beats him.
(b) Takes him prisoner.
(c) Shoots him.
(d) Hangs him.

4. In what direction are Bampfylde's Marines marching?
(a) West.
(b) East.
(c) North.
(d) South.

5. Towards what river do the British troops advance?
(a) Danube River.
(b) James River.
(c) Adour River.
(d) Rhine River.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?

2. Why does Lucille follow Sharpe's force?

3. What does a Marine named Robinson do?

4. What do the French want Bampfylde to do?

5. How long after Bampfylde leaves the fortress does Sharpe arrive?

(see the answer key)

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