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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Killick respond to Calvet's request?
(a) He declines.
(b) He says that he will think about it.
(c) He says he would do it.
(d) He takes his men to launch his ship.

2. What does the man who meets de Maquerre do for a living?
(a) He is a French Marine.
(b) He is a French infantry captain.
(c) He is a French intelligence agent.
(d) He is a French count.

3. What happens to the French as they put the fascines in place?
(a) They were too far away for the British to do anything.
(b) Calvet was killed.
(c) The fascines were set afire.
(d) They were repulsed.

4. What continues to mount within the fortress?
(a) A desire for revenge against Bampfylde.
(b) Pessimism.
(c) British dead and wounded.
(d) Enthusiasm and hope.

5. Why does Sharpe fear for his troops?
(a) He remembers Elphinstone's warning.
(b) They have to fight all the way to Paris.
(c) He thinks they have picked up the fever.
(d) They are going in first.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe do when he sees Bampfylde?

3. What is Sharpe supposed to do after the first part of his mission is accomplished?

4. With whom does Ducos meet?

5. What does the man that de Marquerre meet conclude about the taking of the fortress?

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