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

2. In what year does this novel start?
(a) 1814.
(b) 1805.
(c) 1820.
(d) 1811.

3. Of what vital fact is Lassan and Killick unaware?
(a) They do not know the British ship will also attack by water.
(b) They do not know about Sharpe's force.
(c) They do not know the marines aren't ill.
(d) They do not know their spy is with the British.

4. How does the Commodore try to figure out what the British are going to do?
(a) Thinks about what he would do in their situation.
(b) He doesn't he just waits for whatever happens.
(c) Sends a spy to the British lines.
(d) Gathers local information.

5. What do the British decide they need to divert the French from the bridge site?
(a) Damming the river and flooding the plain.
(b) A diversionary action.
(c) Lighting a forest fire.
(d) Mortar fire behind them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?

2. What does Colonel Elphinstone say about Sharpe due to the mission he is assigned?

3. Of what unit does Sharpe assume command?

4. Who is leading the British forces at the beginning of this novel?

5. Who joins Sharpe's unit at the last moment?

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