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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. Why does Bampfylde order Sharpe's rifle companies to get some rest?
(a) To prepare for their inland excursion the next day.
(b) They will be first on the ships in the morning.
(c) They captured the fort.
(d) He doesn't have any authority over Sharpe's command.

2. Why does Sharpe do as he is told?
(a) He would be court martialed.
(b) He believes an order is an order.
(c) The ship is left and he has no choice.
(d) He knows he doesn't have all the facts.

3. For what would Sharpe use quicklime?
(a) As a primitive chemical warfare to blind the enemy.
(b) To make gunpowder.
(c) To cleanse the water supply.
(d) For treating wounds.

4. How does Sharpe feel about hanging men?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Has a great distaste for it.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Believes it's a good way to go.

5. What does Killick ask Sharpe?
(a) If his men can fight too.
(b) If he can leave.
(c) If he can right his ship.
(d) That he be released from his oath.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Sharpe shot during the taking of Teste de Buch?

2. What does Colonel Favier parlay with Sharpe about?

3. With whom does de Maquerre meet up?

4. Who leads the naval expedition near Gujan?

5. Of what Is the convoy which comes across the ambush site consist?

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