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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. Of what does Tubbs take possession?
(a) The wine.
(b) The French prisoners.
(c) The French camp followers.
(d) The muskets.

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

3. With what book was "Sharpe's Skirmish" supposed to be given away?
(a) "Sharpe's Fortress".
(b) "Sharpe's Rifles".
(c) None.
(d) "Sharpe at Waterloo".

4. What does Sharpe have disposed of, found in the fort?
(a) Bad artillery rounds.
(b) Spoiled wheat.
(c) The wine.
(d) A few gallons of poison.

5. Who has accompanied Sharpe to the fort?
(a) His mistress.
(b) His wife.
(c) His light company.
(d) His nephew who wants to join the Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe keep in his room for medicinal purposes?

2. What is La Aguja's real name?

3. Who is Mr. MacKeon?

4. To what does Sharpe's men object until Sharpe gets near?

5. What is Sharpe ordered to do at the fort?

(see the answer key)

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