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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Comte de Maquerre do for France?
(a) He is the prime minister.
(b) He is a spy.
(c) He is in charge of the French forces.
(d) He is an admiral.

2. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?
(a) To bed.
(b) To the town tavern.
(c) To visit a priest.
(d) The officer's club.

3. What do the British decide they need to divert the French from the bridge site?
(a) Lighting a forest fire.
(b) Mortar fire behind them.
(c) Damming the river and flooding the plain.
(d) A diversionary action.

4. Why is Harper among Sharpe's company?
(a) He snuck into the company.
(b) He was accidentally put aboard the ship.
(c) He was reassigned to Sharpe.
(d) He was hit over the head and put aboard.

5. What does British intelligence do to the Comte de Maquerre?
(a) Arrest him.
(b) Shoot him.
(c) Manipulate him.
(d) Send him to London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe do when he arrives near the fortress ahead of schedule?

2. Where does Sharpe order his men after the battle at Teste de Buch?

3. How do Sharpe and Frederickson feel about each other?

4. What do Sharpe's scouts find?

5. What is Sharpe ordered to do?

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