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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 has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?
(a) He has medical skills.
(b) He knows the area well.
(c) To keep tabs on Sharpe.
(d) To force the issue of a march on Bordeaux.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How experienced are the men in Sharpe's new command?

3. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?

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

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

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