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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) Upriver, but in sight of Teste de Buch.
(b) At the bay in front of Teste de Buch.
(c) Near Teste de Buch but out of sight.
(d) No where, they approach Teste de Buch by sea.

2. What do the French do besides bombard and shell the fortress?
(a) Dig tunnels.
(b) Shoot fire arrows.
(c) Poison the water supply.
(d) Make several feints.

3. What does Harper manage to repair in the fort?
(a) The long range artillery.
(b) One cannon.
(c) The landward gate.
(d) The landward wall.

4. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?
(a) Royal naval assault team.
(b) Royal Rifles Company C.
(c) Royal American Rifles.
(d) Company of mixed calvery and infantry.

5. With what does Calvet hit the fortress after the bombardment?
(a) Sappers.
(b) Cannon.
(c) Canisters.
(d) Calvery.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does de Maquerre meet up?

2. What is Maquerre supposed to tell Sharpe?

3. Who assumes command of the force that will assault Teste de Buch?

4. What does Calvet worry about at the fortress?

5. How does Lassan feel when he hears of the land force?

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