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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. With what book was "Sharpe's Skirmish" supposed to be given away?
(a) "Sharpe's Rifles".
(b) "Sharpe at Waterloo".
(c) "Sharpe's Fortress".
(d) None.

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

3. What does Harper think about Sharpe's order?
(a) Sharpe is being unreasonable.
(b) Sharpe has the shakes from his bullet wound.
(c) Sharpe is the one who needs sleep.
(d) Sharpe is never wrong, so Harper takes him seriously.

4. Who does Sharp yell at for staring at his wife?
(a) Ducos.
(b) Hickey.
(c) Tubbs.
(d) Harper.

5. Who is Lieutenant Price?
(a) A corrupt commisary officer.
(b) An officer under Major Tubbs' command.
(c) An officer under Sharpe's command.
(d) A British officer turned traitor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe notice about the fort?

2. What is one thing that makes Tubbs happy about their arrival at this fort?

3. What is the main obstacle of Soult's forces that are traveling North?

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

5. Through what town does Herault ride?

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