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

2. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?
(a) His food supply is almost gone.
(b) His wall is crumbling.
(c) His forces are undermanned.
(d) The water in the well is bad.

3. Where does Sharpe's force land for the first part of their mission?
(a) Near Teste de Buch but out of sight.
(b) Upriver, but in sight of Teste de Buch.
(c) No where, they approach Teste de Buch by sea.
(d) At the bay in front of Teste de Buch.

4. What do the British decide they need to divert the French from the bridge site?
(a) Mortar fire behind them.
(b) Lighting a forest fire.
(c) A diversionary action.
(d) Damming the river and flooding the plain.

5. Who does the soldier at the gate think Harper is?
(a) An American casualty.
(b) A French spy.
(c) A French scout.
(d) An American civilian.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?

2. What does Sharpe think about Harper's story?

3. What does Killick present to Bampfylde?

4. What does Bampfylde think Killick is?

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

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