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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: pages 47-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sharpe sprinkle oil and add kindling?
(a) In the fort commander's office.
(b) In the fort's stables.
(c) In the storeroom of the fort.
(d) On the bridge.

2. What does Ducos plan to recommend to Napoleon?
(a) Segoveria.
(b) Marmont.
(c) No one.
(d) Herault.

3. Who does Teresa say she fights?
(a) Anyone who gives Sharpe a hard time.
(b) Anyone allied with Napoleon.
(c) Rude men.
(d) Whoever she feels like fighting.

4. Who is General Jean Herault?
(a) The commander of the forces Soult sends north.
(b) The commander of Fort Piqueues.
(c) The commander of the Navy at Brest waiting for orders to shell the shore.
(d) The commander of the French forces dug in near Casa Lomalinda.

5. What does Pailleterie order his men to do as rifle fire commences?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Draw their sabers.
(c) Sheath their sabers and load their muskets.
(d) Nothing; he has panicked.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharpe order his men to retreat?

2. Why does Sharpe have his men marching on recon?

3. Where does Herault march as night falls?

4. Where does Ducos want to force the British?

5. What does Sharpe tell Harper to do?

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