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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. Why does Sharpe ask Harper to pull his infected tooth?
(a) In a plan to gain access to the fortress.
(b) He didn't ask him to do that.
(c) So he won't get sick.
(d) So he can go to the medical tent.

2. What does Sharpe do when the soldier opens the gate?
(a) Shuts the gate.
(b) Kills him.
(c) Gags him and ties him up.
(d) Hits him over the head.

3. Who does the soldier at the gate think Harper is?
(a) A French scout.
(b) An American civilian.
(c) A French spy.
(d) An American casualty.

4. Why does Killick surrender?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He doesn't have anything against the British.
(c) He has been assured of fair treatment.
(d) He is out numbered.

5. What do the men do when they approach the fort with Harper?
(a) Bang on the door.
(b) Stand in front waving a white flag.
(c) Shoot the gate man.
(d) Ask for a surgeon in French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe ordered to do?

2. Who is in charge of the Teste de Buch?

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

4. What do the British decide they need to divert the French from the bridge site?

5. What do they do with Harper after he pulls his tooth?

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