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

2. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?
(a) To visit a priest.
(b) The officer's club.
(c) To bed.
(d) To the town tavern.

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

4. What would happen if Bampfylde left Teste de Buch?
(a) He would march on Bordeaux.
(b) The French would use it against the English.
(c) The French would occupy it again.
(d) Sharpe would be on his own.

5. What is Maquerre supposed to tell Sharpe?
(a) Bordeaux has been fortified.
(b) Bordeaux is waiting for him.
(c) Bordeaux has already rebelled.
(d) Bordeaux has been wiped out.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the man who meets de Maquerre do for a living?

3. In what direction are Bampfylde's Marines marching?

4. Where does Napoleon send fresh troops?

5. Who does the soldier at the gate think Harper is?

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