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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 does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?
(a) By land.
(b) He decides he's not important enough to attack.
(c) By sea and by land.
(d) By sea.

2. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?
(a) Two large felled trees.
(b) A British frigate.
(c) The calvery.
(d) Dozens of small ships.

3. What does Killick decide to do against the British land force?
(a) Burn the forest so they can't hide.
(b) Prepare an ambush.
(c) Run.
(d) Surrender.

4. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?
(a) He will be promoted immediately.
(b) He is a sacrificial lamb.
(c) He is the best man for the job.
(d) He is lucky.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sharpe's force land for the first part of their mission?

2. Who is in charge of the Teste de Buch?

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

4. What type of work does Cornelius Killick do?

5. Why can't the Marines do the mission Sharpe is assigned?

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