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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the British troops stop at the river?
(a) To fill their water barrels.
(b) To water the horses.
(c) The French are too strong on the other side of the river.
(d) It is a natural barrier.

2. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?
(a) Royal American Rifles.
(b) Royal naval assault team.
(c) Royal Rifles Company C.
(d) Company of mixed calvery and infantry.

3. Where does Sharpe order his men after the battle at Teste de Buch?
(a) To the woods.
(b) Back to the ship.
(c) No where they take up residence in the fort.
(d) To Killick's ambush.

4. Who lands as the Marines march away?
(a) Winger's calvery.
(b) No one.
(c) The infantry under Duley.
(d) Sharpe's companies.

5. Who does the soldier at the gate think Harper is?
(a) A French scout.
(b) An American civilian.
(c) A French spy.
(d) An American casualty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lassan feel when he hears of the land force?

2. What does a group of the British see a few hours before Sharpe's mission?

3. Where was Sharpe shot during the taking of Teste de Buch?

4. Who leads the naval expedition near Gujan?

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

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