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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 38-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the sacrifice at Avila do?
(a) Give the Duke of Wellington's forces a way to retreat.
(b) Open the back way to Castile.
(c) Free the rest of Teresa's rebel group to join Sharpe.
(d) Give Sharpe a clear field to regroup.

2. Why does Napoleon send Ducos to Spain?
(a) The French armies are losing there.
(b) To report about the possible treaty the King of Spain is negotiating with the English.
(c) To take command of the Spanihs forces.
(d) To get Ducos away from Ducos' support base.

3. Who does Ducos ask for help?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Soult.
(c) Marmont.
(d) No one.

4. What is sacrificed at Avila?
(a) 300 French infantrymen.
(b) 3,000 British pike men.
(c) 100 French heavy cavalry.
(d) The ability to stike back quickly.

5. What does Sharpe think is almost impossible?
(a) The French could still be in Spain.
(b) The English could march from Brest to there in two days.
(c) The French could reach the fort.
(d) The Spanish regulars would attack their own fortress.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Major Tubbs have to work?

2. What does Herault now command?

3. What does Sharpe suggest Teresa have her men do?

4. Who is General Jean Herault?

5. About what does Coignet ask Pailleterie?

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