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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Sharpe order this disposal?
(a) He is afraid to use the rounds in case they explode inside the cannon barrels.
(b) Because he is afraid the men will get ill with moldy wheat.
(c) Because he does not believe in poisoning wells as a tactic of war.
(d) Because the war has not yet been won.

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

4. Where does Ducos want to force the British?
(a) To Holland.
(b) To the Portuguese border.
(c) To the Pyrenees.
(d) Into the Atlantic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lieutenant Price?

2. What is Herault assigned to capture?

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

4. Who does Tubbs think are French soldiers?

5. What does Sharpe think is almost impossible?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Herault doing with Ducos?

2. What does Ducos think of Herault's plan.

3. Who is Major Tubbs supervising and what is his mission?

4. Why is Soult amenable to Ducos' request for some of Soult's men?

5. About what are Sharp's men objecting and why do they stop complaining?

6. What is Teresa's response to Hickey's question about fighting the French?

7. Describe General Jean Herault.

8. What does Harper say about Major Tubbs when asked by Sharpe?

9. How does Sharpe begin to prepare for the arrival of the French?

10. How does Herault gain command of the South Army's horsemen?

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