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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. About how long does it take Sharpe to subdue the French?
(a) About 25 minutes.
(b) Two hours.
(c) The entire day.
(d) An hour and a half.

2. Why is Harper among Sharpe's company?
(a) He was hit over the head and put aboard.
(b) He was accidentally put aboard the ship.
(c) He snuck into the company.
(d) He was reassigned to Sharpe.

3. Why is Killick intervening in the battle at Teste de Buch?
(a) He hates the French.
(b) His wife is in the fort.
(c) He hates the British.
(d) He is worried for his ship.

4. With what specific does Calvet begin to bombard the fortress?
(a) Catapults.
(b) Howitzers.
(c) Cannons.
(d) Artillery.

5. What did Killick do in Chapter One?
(a) Get married.
(b) The raid on the British ships.
(c) Infiltrate the French line.
(d) Infiltrate the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like when the French forces meet?

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

3. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?

4. What does a Marine named Robinson do?

5. Where does Napoleon send fresh troops?

(see the answer key)

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