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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the French unable to use their howitzers and field guns during the storm?
(a) The wind is too high.
(b) It's too dangerous in lightning.
(c) They can't see through the fog.
(d) The gunpowder is wet.

2. Where is the ambush site that Sharpe selects located?
(a) Near the road going to Bordeaux.
(b) Between Teste de Buch and the Leyre River.
(c) On the roadway leading out of Bordeaux.
(d) Inside Bordeaux.

3. What does Harper do to Robinson?
(a) Hangs him.
(b) Shoots him.
(c) Beats him.
(d) Takes him prisoner.

4. What is the first town which Sharpe's men encounter?
(a) Killinbrock.
(b) Therebey.
(c) Poitier.
(d) Facture.

5. Why does Sharpe order the men not to shoot unless they know they can kill?
(a) Supplies are running out.
(b) There are not that many French left.
(c) It is a good way to practice aiming.
(d) It is the best way to demoralize the enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the French as they put the fascines in place?

2. What does the addition of another high ranking officer do to the French forces?

3. What continues to mount within the fortress?

4. Why is Sharpe anger at himself?

5. Why has Killick agreed to a staged surrender?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sharpe and Frederickson think about their situation and what troubles Sharpe?

2. What is the local commander, Calvet like?

3. What type of crime was committed in the town and what happens to the perpetrator?

4. What is going on that favors the British and why does it favor them?

5. What kind of fighting method does Sharpe have his men do?

6. What happens when Sharpe sees de Maquerre?

7. What do the French do on their first assault on the fortress?

8. Who joins Sharpe and why?

9. What happens with Ducos' plan and how does Sharpe feel about de Maquerre's information?

10. What type of tactic has Sharpe used to get his men out of the fort? Describe how it worked.

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