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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How long do Sharpe and his men march?
(a) Two days.
(b) All night.
(c) For one day.
(d) Sixteen hours.

4. Why do the British troops stop at the river?
(a) It is a natural barrier.
(b) To fill their water barrels.
(c) The French are too strong on the other side of the river.
(d) To water the horses.

5. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?
(a) Allergies.
(b) Dysentery and a coughing fever.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A bad cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is bothering Sharpe as he marches?

2. What does the man that de Marquerre meet conclude about the taking of the fortress?

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

4. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?

5. What is the name of Sharpe's new wife?

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