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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Commodore decide will be the British's method of attack on his fort?
(a) He decides he's not important enough to attack.
(b) By sea and by land.
(c) By land.
(d) By sea.

2. What are fascines?
(a) A type of cannon.
(b) A type of fire tower.
(c) Huge bundles of sticks.
(d) A French catapult.

3. What do the men do when they approach the fort with Harper?
(a) Bang on the door.
(b) Ask for a surgeon in French.
(c) Stand in front waving a white flag.
(d) Shoot the gate man.

4. How do Sharpe and Frederickson feel about each other?
(a) They like each other immediately.
(b) Sharpe feels uneasy about Frederickson.
(c) Frederickson is distainful of Sharpe.
(d) They are indifferent to each other.

5. In what direction are Bampfylde's Marines marching?
(a) North.
(b) East.
(c) South.
(d) West.

Short Answer Questions

1. Towards what river do the British troops advance?

2. What do both Calvet and Sharpe realize about the battle?

3. Who is in charge of the Teste de Buch?

4. Why type of attack did the French use after the one in question #145?

5. What continues to mount within the fortress?

(see the answer key)

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