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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 isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?
(a) It is in dispute.
(b) He doesn't want promoted.
(c) It hasn't reached the proper channels.
(d) He was drunk on duty.

2. Why can't the Marines do the mission Sharpe is assigned?
(a) The Marines are back on the peninsula.
(b) The Marines are going elsewhere.
(c) The Marines are sick with fever.
(d) There are no Marines in the area.

3. How experienced are the men in Sharpe's new command?
(a) Are disorganized.
(b) They are average infantrymen.
(c) Highly-skilled combat veterans.
(d) New recruits.

4. On what peninsula has the British forces been fighting?
(a) Iberian.
(b) Bengali.
(c) Panama.
(d) Shuther.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Comte de Maquerre do for France?

2. In this war between Napoleon and Europe with whom are the Americans allied?

3. What will Sharpe do while Teste de Buch is being assaulted?

4. What is Sharpe supposed to do after the first part of his mission is accomplished?

5. Why does Sharpe decline Patrick Harper's volunteering to join the unit?

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