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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. When was "Sharpe's Skirmish" first written?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1898.
(c) 1998.
(d) 2008.

2. What does Sharpe say he did not see?
(a) Correct military procedures by Tubbs and his men.
(b) Correct military protocal by the local militia.
(c) Any strange uniforms.
(d) A way to defend the fort if the French return.

3. Who is nicknamed La Aguja?
(a) One of the men found hiding in the barn.
(b) A man Sharpe's company captures near the river.
(c) Sergeant Harper.
(d) The beautiful woman riding towards the fort.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where has Sharpe arrived?

3. Why will the British soldiers' work in the Elysian fields be unmolested?

4. From what direction does Tubbs notice a cloud of dust?

5. Who is Lieutenant Price?

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