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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Teresa look like?
(a) Dark haired and beautiful.
(b) Ordinary with a nice smile.
(c) Small and blond.
(d) Tall with red hair.

2. What does Sharpe order the men to do when the French attack?
(a) Has them make a stand in the ditch.
(b) Orders them back.
(c) Sends them into the middle of the French.
(d) Nothing.

3. How is the entire first forlorn hope killed?
(a) A massive mine explodes.
(b) A wall falls on them.
(c) The French shoot all of them.
(d) They are mowed down with cannon fire.

4. What does Rymer do when the French attack in Chapter 13?
(a) Sends his men in the wrong direction.
(b) Goes on the offense.
(c) Sets up a reasonable defense.
(d) Panics.

5. Why is Sharpe worried about his status with his company?
(a) He will be sent to another company as a captain.
(b) He has angered the men.
(c) Some of the men think he's a thief.
(d) He won't be allowed to retain command.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the first assault wave to falter in Chapter 24?

2. What is in the very center of Badajoz?

3. What is one of the most deadly setups the French have?

4. Where do Sharpe and his men assemble prior to their assault?

5. Why does Wellington believe he must take Badajoz immediately?

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