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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Towards what river do the British troops advance?
(a) Rhine River.
(b) James River.
(c) Adour River.
(d) Danube River.

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

3. What does a group of the British see a few hours before Sharpe's mission?
(a) Sharpe dancing with his wife.
(b) A small French boat sink in the river.
(c) The French make a raid on British shipping.
(d) Sharpe and his friend shoot a French spy.

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

5. Of what vital fact is Lassan and Killick unaware?
(a) They do not know the marines aren't ill.
(b) They do not know their spy is with the British.
(c) They do not know about Sharpe's force.
(d) They do not know the British ship will also attack by water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?

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

4. Why does Sharpe ask Harper to pull his infected tooth?

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

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