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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. What does Sharpe do when he arrives near the fortress ahead of schedule?
(a) Attacks the fortress.
(b) Hides in the woods.
(c) Knocks down the gate.
(d) Watches the unequal duel.

2. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?
(a) A bad cold.
(b) Allergies.
(c) Dysentery and a coughing fever.
(d) Nothing.

3. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?
(a) Royal naval assault team.
(b) Royal American Rifles.
(c) Company of mixed calvery and infantry.
(d) Royal Rifles Company C.

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

5. What is Sharpe supposed to do after the first part of his mission is accomplished?
(a) Head towards Paris.
(b) Go on the bridge building crew.
(c) Return to the British camp.
(d) March inland toward Bordeaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins Sharpe's unit at the last moment?

2. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?

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

4. Why is Killick worried about Thuella?

5. Who does Sharpe visit before leaving on his mission?

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