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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. In what kind of physical condition is Sharpe?
(a) He's crippled in his left leg.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Poor.
(d) Ordinary.

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

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

4. What difficulty does Teresa's child have?
(a) She is developmentally slow.
(b) She stutters.
(c) She is seriously ill.
(d) She can't walk.

5. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?
(a) The French hit them with a sortie.
(b) Half of them are killed.
(c) It was difficult but there were no casualties.
(d) Not much, it goes easily.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why will the British be throwing bags of hay into the ditch at Ciudad Rodrigo?

2. What type of fire do the French do with their cannons?

3. What does Windham display in his tent?

4. For what does Teresa look to Sharpe?

5. For what does Matthews mistake Sharpe?

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