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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. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?
(a) Unbalanced.
(b) Dug in.
(c) Firm and steady.
(d) Scattered.

2. Why does Lucille follow Sharpe's force?
(a) To cook for the men.
(b) To become a camp follower.
(c) To declare her love for one of the soldiers.
(d) To earn some money doing laundry.

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

4. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?
(a) It is in dispute.
(b) He was drunk on duty.
(c) It hasn't reached the proper channels.
(d) He doesn't want promoted.

5. Why does Sharpe fear for his troops?
(a) He thinks they have picked up the fever.
(b) They have to fight all the way to Paris.
(c) He remembers Elphinstone's warning.
(d) They are going in first.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?

2. What does Lassan and his men do when the British enter the fort?

3. Who joins Sharpe near the river?

4. What is Sharpe ordered to do?

5. Why is Harper among Sharpe's company?

(see the answer key)

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