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

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

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

4. Why does Sharpe do as he is told?
(a) He believes an order is an order.
(b) The ship is left and he has no choice.
(c) He would be court martialed.
(d) He knows he doesn't have all the facts.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Sharpe fear for his troops?

3. What type of work does Cornelius Killick do?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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