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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10, 11, and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe decline Patrick Harper's volunteering to join the unit?
(a) Harper has a contagious fever.
(b) He does not have the authority.
(c) He doesn't like Harper.
(d) Harper is not an infantryman.

2. What does British intelligence do to the Comte de Maquerre?
(a) Send him to London.
(b) Manipulate him.
(c) Shoot him.
(d) Arrest him.

3. On whom's ship is Sharpe called to plan his mission?
(a) Strigthens'.
(b) Lincoln's.
(c) Bampfylde's.
(d) Wagner's.

4. What does Bampfylde decide to do when de Maquerre tells him Sharpe's forces have been killed to the man?
(a) Gets the men to start fortifying.
(b) Decides to abandon the fortress.
(c) Sends scouts to check out his story.
(d) Slaps de Maquerre in chains.

5. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?
(a) Dug in.
(b) Unbalanced.
(c) Scattered.
(d) Firm and steady.

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?

2. What do the British decide will support building a temporary bridge across the river?

3. Why does Sharpe do as he is told?

4. What do the men do when they approach the fort with Harper?

5. Of what Is the convoy which comes across the ambush site consist?

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