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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. With what is Jane ill when Sharpe leaves on his mission?
(a) A bad cold.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Allergies.
(d) Dysentery and a coughing fever.

2. How does Lassan feel when he hears of the land force?
(a) Angry.
(b) Optimistic.
(c) Worried.
(d) Relieved.

3. What does Bampfylde say he is going to do with the Americans?
(a) Set them free.
(b) Send them to England.
(c) Hang them.
(d) Try them under British law.

4. With what specific does Calvet begin to bombard the fortress?
(a) Howitzers.
(b) Artillery.
(c) Catapults.
(d) Cannons.

5. What does Sharpe quote to Bampfylde?
(a) The Bible.
(b) Human rights section of the British constitution.
(c) His orders.
(d) Regulations concerning the command structure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harper manage to repair in the fort?

2. What are fascines?

3. How does Sharpe feel about hanging men?

4. With what does Ducos threaten Killick?

5. What does Killick say to Sharpe about hanging sailors?

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