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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. How does the Commodore try to figure out what the British are going to do?
(a) Gathers local information.
(b) Sends a spy to the British lines.
(c) He doesn't he just waits for whatever happens.
(d) Thinks about what he would do in their situation.

2. How late does Bampfylde arrive at the fortress?
(a) A whole day.
(b) Several hours.
(c) A half hour.
(d) Six hours.

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

4. Why has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?
(a) To force the issue of a march on Bordeaux.
(b) To keep tabs on Sharpe.
(c) He knows the area well.
(d) He has medical skills.

5. What does Killick present to Bampfylde?
(a) The strong box from the fort.
(b) A letter of marque and citizenship papers.
(c) The title to his ship.
(d) Two hundred pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would happen if Bampfylde left Teste de Buch?

2. Why does Sharpe decline Patrick Harper's volunteering to join the unit?

3. What does Calvet decide about the best way to assault the fortress?

4. What is the weather like when the French forces meet?

5. What did Sharpe as the Americans to swear?

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