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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. In what year does this novel start?
(a) 1814.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1820.
(d) 1805.

2. What does Lassan and his men do when the British enter the fort?
(a) Kill most of them.
(b) Blow up the fort.
(c) Abandon it.
(d) Surrender.

3. Why do the British troops stop at the river?
(a) To water the horses.
(b) It is a natural barrier.
(c) The French are too strong on the other side of the river.
(d) To fill their water barrels.

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

5. Who is leading the British forces at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Harbringer.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Forthoer.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe and his men scavenge from the fort?

2. Where does Napoleon send fresh troops?

3. What is Sharpe ordered to do?

4. What does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?

5. Why are the French not able to burn their ships?

(see the answer key)

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