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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of time do the rifle companies make marching?
(a) Slow.
(b) They run a a fast sprint the entire ten miles.
(c) Methodical, neither slow nor fast.
(d) Extremely good time.

2. What would happen if Bampfylde left Teste de Buch?
(a) The French would use it against the English.
(b) The French would occupy it again.
(c) Sharpe would be on his own.
(d) He would march on Bordeaux.

3. What does Palmer say about the mission on which Bampfylde sent him?
(a) It's a fool's errand.
(b) It is finished.
(c) It went well.
(d) He'll do it next week.

4. What continues to mount within the fortress?
(a) British dead and wounded.
(b) Pessimism.
(c) A desire for revenge against Bampfylde.
(d) Enthusiasm and hope.

5. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?
(a) Two large felled trees.
(b) The calvery.
(c) A British frigate.
(d) Dozens of small ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe feel about hanging men?

2. How are advancing French elements driven off?

3. What does Killick ask Sharpe?

4. Why does Sharpe ask Harper to pull his infected tooth?

5. What will Sharpe do while Teste de Buch is being assaulted?

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