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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Windham give Harper?
(a) A new horse.
(b) A gold piece.
(c) His watch.
(d) A new uniform.

3. Where are six external fortresses placed in Badajoz?
(a) Around the city at strategic points.
(b) Near the western gates.
(c) Near the eastern edge.
(d) Around the center of the city.

4. What does Sharpe do when he reaches the dam?
(a) Tells his men to retreat.
(b) Takes charge of the company.
(c) Slaps Rymer to snap him out of his problems.
(d) Yells at Rymer.

5. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?
(a) A heavy forest.
(b) Heavy rain.
(c) French attacks.
(d) No road.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the British forces begin to do when they arrive at Badajoz?

2. How does the British mount an attack on the dam?

3. What does Teresa look like?

4. How long has it been since Sharpe has seen Teresa?

5. What do Hogan and Sharpe first discuss when they meet in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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