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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. Who is in charge of the Teste de Buch?
(a) Commodore Pletier.
(b) Commodore LaFayette.
(c) Commodore Sydney LeShant.
(d) Commodore Henri Lassan.

2. 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.

3. What does Sharpe do after they cross the Leyre River?
(a) Find a suitable ambush site.
(b) Turn north and continue the march.
(c) Begin to march along the river.
(d) Have dinner.

4. Why has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?
(a) To force the issue of a march on Bordeaux.
(b) He has medical skills.
(c) He knows the area well.
(d) To keep tabs on Sharpe.

5. Who does Bampfylde credit in his official report to the Admiralty?
(a) Fredrickson.
(b) Sharpe.
(c) Captain Palmer.
(d) Himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will Sharpe do while Teste de Buch is being assaulted?

2. With what specific does Calvet begin to bombard the fortress?

3. Why does Sharpe do as he is told?

4. How experienced are the men in Sharpe's new command?

5. What do Sharpe's men do when they reach the main British encampment?

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