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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. How does the French commander plan to kill all the British?
(a) He wants to make them retreat; not kill them all.
(b) By charging the bridge with overwhelming forces.
(c) With his artillery.
(d) With his heavy cavalry.

2. Why is Coignet's order useless?
(a) The fire has spread too far.
(b) The men have run out the west gate and are headed towards Avila.
(c) The gates are ablaze.
(d) The men have no further to retreat.

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

4. When should Herault arrive?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 6 hours.

5. Why doesn't Ensign Hickey negotiate with the French?
(a) He does not speak French.
(b) He is badly wounded but will recover.
(c) His rank is too low.
(d) He is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Through what town does Herault ride?

2. What does Sharpe order the redcoats to do?

3. What does Sharp do in the place where he sneaks?

4. What does Pailleterie hope about San Miguel?

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

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