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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. Who is leading the British forces at the beginning of this novel?
(a) Wellington.
(b) Harbringer.
(c) Smith.
(d) Forthoer.

2. Why has Wigram attached another man to Sharpe's forces?
(a) To force the issue of a march on Bordeaux.
(b) He knows the area well.
(c) He has medical skills.
(d) To keep tabs on Sharpe.

3. Who joins Sharpe's unit at the last moment?
(a) Bloomsfield.
(b) Hogan.
(c) Comte de Maquerre.
(d) Harper.

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

5. Where does Sharpe go his last few hours before his mission?
(a) To visit a priest.
(b) The officer's club.
(c) To bed.
(d) To the town tavern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?

2. What does British intelligence do to the Comte de Maquerre?

3. In what year does this novel start?

4. In what state are Napoleon's troops at the beginning of this book?

5. Who does Sharpe visit before leaving on his mission?

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