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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Hakeswill's most obvious character defect?
(a) He can't take responsibility for his behavior.
(b) He is amoral.
(c) He is arrogant.
(d) He is a coward.

2. What does Lawford tell Sharpe about his assignment?
(a) He will lead the forlorn hope.
(b) He will command his company.
(c) He will be his aide-de-camp.
(d) He is being transferred to the baggage train.

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

4. What nationality is Harper?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Irish.
(c) British.
(d) Scottish.

5. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?
(a) From a flogging.
(b) He was hit with shrapnel.
(c) From smallpox.
(d) It isn't scarred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is with Teresa in the tavern?

2. In what kind of physical condition is Sharpe?

3. During the American Revolutionary War with whom did Leroy's father fight?

4. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?

5. What has been stolen of Windham's?

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