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

2. What does British intelligence do to the Comte de Maquerre?
(a) Shoot him.
(b) Send him to London.
(c) Arrest him.
(d) Manipulate him.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what peninsula has the British forces been fighting?

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

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

5. What does Killick decide to do against the British land force?

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