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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. In this war between Napoleon and Europe with whom are the Americans allied?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Britain.
(d) Spain.

2. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?
(a) The few number of French on the walls of Teste de Buch.
(b) The number o Marines that are there.
(c) How run down the fort looks.
(d) How hot the weather is for December.

3. How does the Commodore try to figure out what the British are going to do?
(a) He doesn't he just waits for whatever happens.
(b) Sends a spy to the British lines.
(c) Thinks about what he would do in their situation.
(d) Gathers local information.

4. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?
(a) His wall is crumbling.
(b) The water in the well is bad.
(c) His food supply is almost gone.
(d) His forces are undermanned.

5. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?
(a) Firm and steady.
(b) Scattered.
(c) Unbalanced.
(d) Dug in.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?

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

4. Who is leading the British forces at the beginning of this novel?

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

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