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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: pages 38-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator say in the introduction about the first version of "Sharpe's Skirmish"?
(a) It had a number of inaccuracies.
(b) It was quite superb for the amount of time spent on it.
(c) It was obvious that it was written in haste.
(d) He does not say anything about a first version.

2. What is the name of the group of soldiers who accompany Pailleterie?
(a) Raiders.
(b) Hessians.
(c) Kurkas.
(d) Hussers.

3. What is Sharpe ordered to do at the fort?
(a) Guard Major Tubbs and Tubbs' men.
(b) Dig entrenchments.
(c) Interrogate the French soldiers taken prisoner.
(d) Destroy anything that would be of use to the French if they return.

4. What is the main obstacle of Soult's forces that are traveling North?
(a) The local Spanish rebels in the area.
(b) There is no obstacle all the way to Paris.
(c) The militia of the Duke of Sangria.
(d) The British forces at San Miguel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Teresa go to Salamanca?

2. What is one thing that makes Tubbs happy about their arrival at this fort?

3. What does Teresa suggest Sharpe have Hickey do?

4. What is Herault assigned to capture?

5. What does Pailleterie see going towards San Miguel?

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