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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 joins the assaulting troops?
(a) Lassan.
(b) Calvet.
(c) Ducaoth.
(d) Killick.

2. What type of supplies did Sharpe's men carry when marching overland?
(a) They had a mule train with a large amount of supplies.
(b) They had light and portable supplies.
(c) They carried enough supplies to last two months.
(d) They carried only their packs without any supplies.

3. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?
(a) A British frigate.
(b) The calvery.
(c) Two large felled trees.
(d) Dozens of small ships.

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

5. What does Bampfylde say he is going to do with the Americans?
(a) Send them to England.
(b) Set them free.
(c) Hang them.
(d) Try them under British law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe do as the last longboat leaves the beach?

3. Why are the French unable to use their howitzers and field guns during the storm?

4. How late does Bampfylde arrive at the fortress?

5. Why are the French not able to burn their ships?

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