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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: pages 47-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Herault think the biggest danger to his men lies?
(a) In going through the mountains.
(b) Near the forst at Brazilios.
(c) Near the Vlazio River crossing.
(d) In crossing the Southern plains.

2. For what does Sharpe know he will be blamed?
(a) The loss of so many men.
(b) The disruption to the British supply lines.
(c) The loss of the muskets.
(d) The capture of Major Tubbs.

3. What do Pailleterie and Tubbs discuss?
(a) The likelihood of the British leaving the area.
(b) The captured French muskets.
(c) The likelihood of Napoleon being ultimately victorious over Europe.
(d) Sharpe.

4. What makes a recovery of the situation at San Miguel possible for Sharpe?
(a) If Pailleterie panics.
(b) If Tubbs does his part inside the fort.
(c) If the fire in the fort spreads rapidly and the French cannot extinguish it.
(d) If Teresa returns in time with reinforcements.

5. From what is Sharpe recovering?
(a) A lack of sleep.
(b) A bullet wound.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Malaria.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harper think about Sharpe's order?

2. Who does Teresa say she fights?

3. Who does Sharpe stab on the bridge?

4. Why is Ducos' opinion important?

5. What is Sharpe trying to accomplish at the bridge?

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