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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: pages 28-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ducos suggest sending 300 men?
(a) Back to Soult.
(b) Avila.
(c) To circle around and wait on the coast.
(d) Directly to Marmont.

2. From what direction does Tubbs notice a cloud of dust?
(a) Brest.
(b) Salamanca.
(c) The channel.
(d) Paris.

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

4. What is one group against whom Herault fought?
(a) Ballesteros' Spaniards.
(b) Wellington's heavy cavalry.
(c) Cinquero's Spaniards.
(d) Norththumberland's three brigades.

5. What is one thing that makes Tubbs happy about their arrival at this fort?
(a) There is fine wine in the fort.
(b) The Duke has returned to England.
(c) The men have been given three days leave.
(d) The captured French are cooperating.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who has accompanied Sharpe to the fort?

3. What happens just after Ducos arrives in Spain?

4. What is the main obstacle of Soult's forces that are traveling North?

5. How many men does Captain Pailleterie take on his mission?

(see the answer key)

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