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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. Who is leading the British forces at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Harbringer.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Smith.
(d) Forthoer.

2. Why does Sharpe decline Patrick Harper's volunteering to join the unit?
(a) Harper has a contagious fever.
(b) He doesn't like Harper.
(c) He does not have the authority.
(d) Harper is not an infantryman.

3. In what year does this novel start?
(a) 1805.
(b) 1814.
(c) 1820.
(d) 1811.

4. What did Killick do in Chapter One?
(a) Infiltrate the British.
(b) Infiltrate the French line.
(c) The raid on the British ships.
(d) Get married.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the British troops stop at the river?

2. What does Sharpe do when he arrives near the fortress ahead of schedule?

3. What do they do with Harper after he pulls his tooth?

4. Why does Killick surrender?

5. On whom's ship is Sharpe called to plan his mission?

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