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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: pages 19-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ducos' opinion important?
(a) His father is Napoleon's cousin.
(b) He is quite wealthy.
(c) He has Napoleon's ear.
(d) He is influential with the common French people.

2. In what country did Sharpe serve when he was younger?
(a) The United States.
(b) Australia.
(c) India.
(d) Germany.

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

4. What does the narrator say Major Pierre Ducos is not?
(a) Brave.
(b) Dishonorable.
(c) A coward.
(d) A major or civilian.

5. 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) The beautiful woman riding towards the fort.
(d) Sergeant Harper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will the men Soult sends North do?

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

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

4. What does Harper admit to Sharpe?

5. Where has Sharpe arrived?

(see the answer key)

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