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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: pages 9-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe know La Aguja?
(a) There is a drawing of the man hanging on the fort commander's wall.
(b) She is his wife.
(c) He does not know La Aguja.
(d) He was once in prison with the man.

2. Who is Major Lucius Tubbs?
(a) He is the commander of San Miguel.
(b) He commands the 501 Artillery battalion.
(c) He is in charge of rating the muskets at the fort that were left by the French.
(d) He is Sharpe's immediate superior.

3. Why does Sharpe order this disposal?
(a) Because the war has not yet been won.
(b) Because he is afraid the men will get ill with moldy wheat.
(c) He is afraid to use the rounds in case they explode inside the cannon barrels.
(d) Because he does not believe in poisoning wells as a tactic of war.

4. Why will the British soldiers' work in the Elysian fields be unmolested?
(a) There is a truce to gather their dead on each side.
(b) The French have left.
(c) The French have been captured.
(d) The British has a strong artillery presence.

5. Where has Sharpe arrived?
(a) San Juan.
(b) San Miguel.
(c) Santos Marios.
(d) Santos Juanita.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what book was "Sharpe's Skirmish" supposed to be given away?

2. Who does the job of disposal?

3. Who does Tubbs think are French soldiers?

4. Who does Tubbs see riding towards the fort?

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

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