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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. Who assumes command of the force that will assault Teste de Buch?
(a) Killick.
(b) Bampfyle.
(c) Frederickson.
(d) Wigram.

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

3. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?
(a) He is the best man for the job.
(b) He will be promoted immediately.
(c) He is lucky.
(d) He is a sacrificial lamb.

4. What does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?
(a) By land.
(b) By sea.
(c) He decides he's not important enough to attack.
(d) By sea and by land.

5. Why are the French not able to burn their ships?
(a) The British have already taken them.
(b) The gunpowder is wet.
(c) It's raining too hard.
(d) The French have no ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work does Cornelius Killick do?

2. Where does Napoleon send fresh troops?

3. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?

4. Who leads the naval expedition near Gujan?

5. Who does Sharpe visit before leaving on his mission?

(see the answer key)

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