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

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

3. On whom's ship is Sharpe called to plan his mission?
(a) Strigthens'.
(b) Bampfylde's.
(c) Lincoln's.
(d) Wagner's.

4. What do Sharpe's superiors do to free him to lead the invasion force?
(a) Court martial him.
(b) Demote him.
(c) Transfer him from his command.
(d) Transfer all of his men to another unit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what vital fact is Lassan and Killick unaware?

2. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?

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

4. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?

5. How does the Commodore try to figure out what the British are going to do?

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