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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. Whose side of the war is Teresa helping?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Spain.
(d) Prussia.

2. What does Sharpe find when he returns to the baggage area?
(a) Harper is drunk.
(b) The mules' paniers are strewed about the ground.
(c) Two packs are missing.
(d) Someone has broken into some of the packs.

3. What does Teresa do to Hakeswill?
(a) Slashes his wrist and face with a knife.
(b) Kicks him in the groin.
(c) Tells him to shut up.
(d) Ignores him.

4. How was the breach in the wall of Ciudad Rodrigo caused?
(a) Sappers digging under it.
(b) Battering ram.
(c) Cannon fire.
(d) Explosive charges laid on it.

5. What do Hogan and Sharpe first discuss when they meet in Chapter 1?
(a) Sharpe's romance.
(b) The new company commander.
(c) The impending assault of Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) Hogan's marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Sharpe and Lawford feel about their individual strengths?

2. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?

3. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?

4. How are the walls of Badajoz reinforced?

5. How many times have the British attempted to take Badajoz?

(see the answer key)

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