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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 38-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Napoleon send Ducos to Spain?
(a) To get Ducos away from Ducos' support base.
(b) To take command of the Spanihs forces.
(c) The French armies are losing there.
(d) To report about the possible treaty the King of Spain is negotiating with the English.

2. How many men does Soult send North?
(a) 26,000.
(b) 12,000.
(c) 6,000.
(d) 60,000.

3. What does the narrator say in the introduction about the first version of "Sharpe's Skirmish"?
(a) It was obvious that it was written in haste.
(b) He does not say anything about a first version.
(c) It was quite superb for the amount of time spent on it.
(d) It had a number of inaccuracies.

4. What is sacrificed at Avila?
(a) 100 French heavy cavalry.
(b) The ability to stike back quickly.
(c) 3,000 British pike men.
(d) 300 French infantrymen.

5. What is Major Ducos' position?
(a) Advisor to Cornwallis.
(b) The man in charge of logistics for Tubb's battalion.
(c) Commander of the Dragoons.
(d) A functionary for the Emperor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grabs Sharpe's attention as he and Teresa are talking?

2. With what book was "Sharpe's Skirmish" supposed to be given away?

3. With what does Pailleterie threaten his men if they make noise?

4. With whom does Major Tubbs have to work?

5. How did the French fool Sharpe?

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