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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 and 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Lassan and his men do when the British enter the fort?
(a) Blow up the fort.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Abandon it.
(d) Kill most of them.

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

4. What surprises Sharpe when they arrive at their mission site?
(a) The few number of French on the walls of Teste de Buch.
(b) How run down the fort looks.
(c) How hot the weather is for December.
(d) The number o Marines that are there.

5. Why is the Commodore in charge of Teste de Buch concerned?
(a) His wall is crumbling.
(b) His food supply is almost gone.
(c) The water in the well is bad.
(d) His forces are undermanned.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Ducos meet?

2. How does Sharpe feel about hanging men?

3. How does Killick respond to Calvet's request?

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

5. How do Sharpe and Frederickson feel about each other?

(see the answer key)

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