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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 does the Comte de Maquerre do for France?
(a) He is the prime minister.
(b) He is in charge of the French forces.
(c) He is a spy.
(d) He is an admiral.

2. Towards what river do the British troops advance?
(a) James River.
(b) Rhine River.
(c) Adour River.
(d) Danube River.

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

4. What does Killick decide to do against the British land force?
(a) Burn the forest so they can't hide.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Run.
(d) Prepare an ambush.

5. Why do the British troops stop at the river?
(a) The French are too strong on the other side of the river.
(b) It is a natural barrier.
(c) To water the horses.
(d) To fill their water barrels.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lassan feel when he hears of the land force?

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

4. What type of work does Cornelius Killick do?

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

(see the answer key)

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