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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8 and 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bampfylde's Marines do when they arrive at the fortress?
(a) Tears it down.
(b) Nothing they don't enter the fortress.
(c) Sets it on fire.
(d) Occupies it.

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

3. Why has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?
(a) To keep tabs on Sharpe.
(b) He knows the area well.
(c) He has medical skills.
(d) To force the issue of a march on Bordeaux.

4. What did Sharpe as the Americans to swear?
(a) Not to aid the French.
(b) Not to engage in hostilities against Britain.
(c) To return to America.
(d) Not to fight in any European war.

5. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?
(a) Scattered.
(b) Firm and steady.
(c) Unbalanced.
(d) Dug in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe worry about from his wound?

2. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?

3. What is Maquerre supposed to tell Bampfylde?

4. Why is Harper among Sharpe's company?

5. Why does Bampfylde order Sharpe's rifle companies to get some rest?

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