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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 is Killick worried about Thuella?
(a) It is laid up in disrepair.
(b) He's not worried about it.
(c) It has a hole in it.
(d) It was supposed to be back yesterday.

2. What will Sharpe do while Teste de Buch is being assaulted?
(a) Return to the British lines, he was just a trick for spies.
(b) Proceed to Bordeaux.
(c) Stay out of sight as a back-up force.
(d) Stay on the ship and move towards Paris.

3. What does Killick present to Bampfylde?
(a) The title to his ship.
(b) Two hundred pounds.
(c) The strong box from the fort.
(d) A letter of marque and citizenship papers.

4. Why does Sharpe ask Harper to pull his infected tooth?
(a) In a plan to gain access to the fortress.
(b) So he won't get sick.
(c) He didn't ask him to do that.
(d) So he can go to the medical tent.

5. Why does Killick surrender?
(a) He is out numbered.
(b) He is a coward.
(c) He has been assured of fair treatment.
(d) He doesn't have anything against the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?

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

3. What did Killick do in Chapter One?

4. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?

5. Where does Lassan take his men?

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