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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Richard Sharpe's rank confirmed?
(a) It hasn't reached the proper channels.
(b) He was drunk on duty.
(c) He doesn't want promoted.
(d) It is in dispute.

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

3. Towards what river do the British troops advance?
(a) Adour River.
(b) Rhine River.
(c) Danube River.
(d) James River.

4. Why is Killick worried about Thuella?
(a) It is laid up in disrepair.
(b) He's not worried about it.
(c) It was supposed to be back yesterday.
(d) It has a hole in it.

5. How experienced are the men in Sharpe's new command?
(a) Highly-skilled combat veterans.
(b) They are average infantrymen.
(c) New recruits.
(d) Are disorganized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?

2. Where does Sharpe's force land for the first part of their mission?

3. Why does Sharpe fear for his troops?

4. Into what territory have the British forces pushed after conquering the peninsula in question #3?

5. What do Sharpe's superiors do to free him to lead the invasion force?

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