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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. What does the man that de Marquerre meet conclude about the taking of the fortress?
(a) It is the only action the British plan.
(b) It will put other French plans into disarray.
(c) It was too easy.
(d) It is not a feint.

2. Why does Sharpe decline Patrick Harper's volunteering to join the unit?
(a) Harper is not an infantryman.
(b) He doesn't like Harper.
(c) He does not have the authority.
(d) Harper has a contagious fever.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sharpe and Frederickson think about their situation at Teste de Buch?

2. The man who meets Ducos fought on what front?

3. How experienced are the men in Sharpe's new command?

4. What is Maquerre supposed to tell Sharpe?

5. What is Maquerre supposed to tell Bampfylde?

(see the answer key)

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