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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. What does Sharpe decide to do after he receives news from de Maquerre?
(a) Return to Teste de Buch.
(b) Make camp where he is.
(c) Return to the British encampment.
(d) Go immediately to Bordeaux.

2. What do Sharpe and Frederickson think about their situation at Teste de Buch?
(a) They could try to kill Calvet and split the force.
(b) It is hopeless.
(c) They can win.
(d) They can escape via the water.

3. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?
(a) Royal naval assault team.
(b) Royal American Rifles.
(c) Royal Rifles Company C.
(d) Company of mixed calvery and infantry.

4. What does a Marine named Robinson do?
(a) Desert his post.
(b) Get in a fight with Sharpe.
(c) Kill the town mayor.
(d) Sexually assaults a local girl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On whom's ship is Sharpe called to plan his mission?

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

3. What does Sharpe and his men scavenge from the fort?

4. Who joins Sharpe near the river?

5. Where is the ambush site that Sharpe selects located?

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