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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Comte de Maquerre do for France?
(a) He is an admiral.
(b) He is in charge of the French forces.
(c) He is a spy.
(d) He is the prime minister.

2. How long after Bampfylde leaves the fortress does Sharpe arrive?
(a) One day.
(b) Several hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) Fourteen hours.

3. What does Bampfylde think Killick is?
(a) A spy.
(b) A French soldier.
(c) A pirate.
(d) An officer in the American navy.

4. What does Sharpe order be done with the British flag over the fortress?
(a) That it is set at half mast.
(b) That it is taken down.
(c) That it is replaced with the French flag.
(d) That it is burned.

5. What does Colonel Favier parlay with Sharpe about?
(a) Food and water.
(b) Leaving the fortress.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Allowing the wounded medical care.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of supplies did Sharpe's men carry when marching overland?

2. Who assumes command of the force that will assault Teste de Buch?

3. What do Killick's longboats do?

4. What does Calvet want to do?

5. Where does Lassan take his men?

(see the answer key)

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