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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. Where does Sharpe's force land for the first part of their mission?
(a) At the bay in front of Teste de Buch.
(b) Near Teste de Buch but out of sight.
(c) No where, they approach Teste de Buch by sea.
(d) Upriver, but in sight of Teste de Buch.

2. How experienced are the men in Sharpe's new command?
(a) They are average infantrymen.
(b) New recruits.
(c) Highly-skilled combat veterans.
(d) Are disorganized.

3. Of what vital fact is Lassan and Killick unaware?
(a) They do not know their spy is with the British.
(b) They do not know about Sharpe's force.
(c) They do not know the marines aren't ill.
(d) They do not know the British ship will also attack by water.

4. What do Sharpe and Frederickson think about their situation at Teste de Buch?
(a) They can win.
(b) It is hopeless.
(c) They could try to kill Calvet and split the force.
(d) They can escape via the water.

5. For what would Sharpe use quicklime?
(a) To make gunpowder.
(b) As a primitive chemical warfare to blind the enemy.
(c) For treating wounds.
(d) To cleanse the water supply.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?

2. What is Maquerre supposed to tell Bampfylde?

3. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?

4. Why is Killick worried about Thuella?

5. What did Sharpe as the Americans to swear?

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