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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 is Killick worried about Thuella?
(a) It has a hole in it.
(b) It is laid up in disrepair.
(c) It was supposed to be back yesterday.
(d) He's not worried about it.

2. Into what territory have the British forces pushed after conquering the peninsula in question #3?
(a) Southern France.
(b) Holland.
(c) Eastern Spain.
(d) North Germany.

3. What do Sharpe's superiors do to free him to lead the invasion force?
(a) Transfer all of his men to another unit.
(b) Transfer him from his command.
(c) Court martial him.
(d) Demote him.

4. What type of work does Cornelius Killick do?
(a) He is a British spy.
(b) He is a privateer.
(c) He is the sub commander at Teste de Buch.
(d) He is a French marine.

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) The French make a raid on British shipping.
(c) Sharpe dancing with his wife.
(d) Sharpe and his friend shoot a French spy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?

2. In what year does this novel start?

3. Who assumes command of the force that will assault Teste de Buch?

4. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?

5. How do Sharpe and Frederickson feel about each other?

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