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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many times have the British attempted to take Badajoz?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Once.

2. What is Teresa's daughter's name?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Chastity.
(c) Maria.
(d) Antonia.

3. What do Colonel Lawford and Sharpe discuss in Chapter 2?
(a) Their marriages.
(b) The plans for the assault.
(c) Superstitions that soldiers hold.
(d) Religion.

4. What does Hakeswill do when Teresa enters the stables?
(a) Corners her with his bayonet.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Watches her from the shadows.
(d) Talks to her in a lewd manner.

5. What does Hogan think about the comparison between Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz?
(a) He doesn't compare the two.
(b) Badajoz will be much worse.
(c) Badajoz will be about the same.
(d) Badajoz will be easier.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matthews present to Sharpe?

2. Where is Teresa's daughter staying?

3. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?

4. For what does Matthews mistake Sharpe?

5. On what type of terms did Teresa and Sharpe part?

(see the answer key)

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