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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13, 14, and 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sharpe anger at himself?
(a) For not killing Bampfylde.
(b) For not foreseeing the bombardment.
(c) For getting caught in the fortress.
(d) For getting married right before he left.

2. What does Calvet worry about at the fortress?
(a) His wife.
(b) Getting a promotion.
(c) The military situation.
(d) His breakfast.

3. What does Palmer say about the mission on which Bampfylde sent him?
(a) It went well.
(b) He'll do it next week.
(c) It's a fool's errand.
(d) It is finished.

4. Who is in charge of the Teste de Buch?
(a) Commodore Henri Lassan.
(b) Commodore Sydney LeShant.
(c) Commodore LaFayette.
(d) Commodore Pletier.

5. Who joins Sharpe near the river?
(a) Frederickson and his company.
(b) A company of marines.
(c) A company of infantry.
(d) Killick and his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Killick intervening in the battle at Teste de Buch?

2. What does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?

3. With what specific does Calvet begin to bombard the fortress?

4. How do Sharpe and his men get across the Leyre River?

5. What do they do with Harper after he pulls his tooth?

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