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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) So he won't get sick.
(b) So he can go to the medical tent.
(c) He didn't ask him to do that.
(d) In a plan to gain access to the fortress.

2. Where does Sharpe order his men after the battle at Teste de Buch?
(a) Back to the ship.
(b) No where they take up residence in the fort.
(c) To the woods.
(d) To Killick's ambush.

3. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?
(a) He doesn't want promoted.
(b) It is in dispute.
(c) He was drunk on duty.
(d) It hasn't reached the proper channels.

4. What is Sharpe supposed to do after the first part of his mission is accomplished?
(a) March inland toward Bordeaux.
(b) Head towards Paris.
(c) Go on the bridge building crew.
(d) Return to the British camp.

5. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?
(a) How hot the weather is for December.
(b) The few number of French on the walls of Teste de Buch.
(c) The number o Marines that are there.
(d) How run down the fort looks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men do when they approach the fort with Harper?

2. Why does Sharpe do as he is told?

3. Who does the soldier at the gate think Harper is?

4. What type of work does Cornelius Killick do?

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

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