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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: pages 19-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe order this disposal?
(a) Because he does not believe in poisoning wells as a tactic of war.
(b) He is afraid to use the rounds in case they explode inside the cannon barrels.
(c) Because the war has not yet been won.
(d) Because he is afraid the men will get ill with moldy wheat.

2. Where was Sharpe first to cross a wall according to one of the men who are sitting with Sharpe and Teresa?
(a) Fort Gibraltar.
(b) Fort Brest.
(c) Gawilghur.
(d) Sandoon.

3. Who does Teresa say she fights?
(a) Rude men.
(b) Anyone who gives Sharpe a hard time.
(c) Whoever she feels like fighting.
(d) Anyone allied with Napoleon.

4. Who is Major Lucius Tubbs?
(a) He is Sharpe's immediate superior.
(b) He commands the 501 Artillery battalion.
(c) He is in charge of rating the muskets at the fort that were left by the French.
(d) He is the commander of San Miguel.

5. What does Ducos lack?
(a) An agressive nature.
(b) A conscience.
(c) Enough food to feed his men for more than 2 days.
(d) Pity and mercy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Napoleon send Ducos to Spain?

2. What does Harper insist about his men?

3. What is La Aguja's real name?

4. What does Harper admit to Sharpe?

5. When was "Sharpe's Skirmish" first written?

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