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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. Why has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?
(a) He has medical skills.
(b) To force the issue of a march on Bordeaux.
(c) To keep tabs on Sharpe.
(d) He knows the area well.

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

3. Who assumes command of the force that will assault Teste de Buch?
(a) Killick.
(b) Wigram.
(c) Bampfyle.
(d) Frederickson.

4. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?
(a) He was drunk on duty.
(b) It is in dispute.
(c) It hasn't reached the proper channels.
(d) He doesn't want promoted.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Sharpe decline Patrick Harper's volunteering to join the unit?

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

5. Why do the British troops stop at the river?

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