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

2. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?
(a) To visit a priest.
(b) To the town tavern.
(c) The officer's club.
(d) To bed.

3. What did Killick do in Chapter One?
(a) Get married.
(b) The raid on the British ships.
(c) Infiltrate the British.
(d) Infiltrate the French line.

4. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?
(a) He is the best man for the job.
(b) He will be promoted immediately.
(c) He is lucky.
(d) He is a sacrificial lamb.

5. What does a group of the British see a few hours before Sharpe's mission?
(a) A small French boat sink in the river.
(b) Sharpe dancing with his wife.
(c) Sharpe and his friend shoot a French spy.
(d) The French make a raid on British shipping.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sharpe's superiors do to free him to lead the invasion force?

2. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?

3. Who is in charge of the Teste de Buch?

4. What is Sharpe ordered to do?

5. What does Killick decide to do against the British land force?

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