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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe supposed to do after the first part of his mission is accomplished?
(a) Go on the bridge building crew.
(b) March inland toward Bordeaux.
(c) Return to the British camp.
(d) Head towards Paris.

2. Of what vital fact is Lassan and Killick unaware?
(a) They do not know about Sharpe's force.
(b) They do not know their spy is with the British.
(c) They do not know the marines aren't ill.
(d) They do not know the British ship will also attack by water.

3. How does Lassan feel when he hears of the land force?
(a) Worried.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

4. Who does Sharpe visit before leaving on his mission?
(a) Colonel Hogan.
(b) Major Jones.
(c) Captain Southerby.
(d) Colonel Smithwood.

5. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?
(a) Dysentery and a coughing fever.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Allergies.
(d) A bad cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?

2. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?

3. Into what territory have the British forces pushed after conquering the peninsula in question #3?

4. Why is Killick worried about Thuella?

5. Where does Sharpe's force land for the first part of their mission?

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