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

2. What is the name of Sharpe's new wife?
(a) Barbara.
(b) Jane.
(c) Marie.
(d) Constance.

3. Who joins Sharpe's unit at the last moment?
(a) Hogan.
(b) Bloomsfield.
(c) Comte de Maquerre.
(d) Harper.

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

5. Who leads the naval expedition near Gujan?
(a) Captain Southerby.
(b) Captain Hornsby.
(c) Captain Bampfylde.
(d) Captain Lyton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?

2. What is Sharpe ordered to do?

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

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

5. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?

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