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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 6: page 57-63.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe notice about the fort?
(a) It should be torn down.
(b) It is old and fragile.
(c) It needs a few patches but is generally stout.
(d) It is quite stalwart.

3. What does Coignet order?
(a) Attack.
(b) Water.
(c) To open the gates.
(d) Retreat.

4. Why is Sharpe filled with fury?
(a) He is angry that the French outmaneuvered him.
(b) He has learned that the French hold Teresa prisoner.
(c) He is angry that Pailleterie thinks him not worthy to be an officer.
(d) He is angry that Tubbs consorted with the enemy.

5. What does Sharpe think is almost impossible?
(a) The English could march from Brest to there in two days.
(b) The French could reach the fort.
(c) The French could still be in Spain.
(d) The Spanish regulars would attack their own fortress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who goes in search of the French?

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

3. What is La Aguja's real name?

4. How does the French commander plan to kill all the British?

5. Who is MacKeon?

(see the answer key)

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