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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Teresa doing when Sharpe and Harper enter Antonia's room?
(a) Being raped by Hakeswill.
(b) Fighting with Hakeswill.
(c) Crying.
(d) Beginning to disrobe.

2. What does Rymer do when the French attack in Chapter 13?
(a) Panics.
(b) Goes on the offense.
(c) Sets up a reasonable defense.
(d) Sends his men in the wrong direction.

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

4. Why is Hakeswill in the ditch?
(a) He's leading the reserve squad.
(b) So he doesn't have to fight.
(c) Sharpe told him to stay there.
(d) He broke his ankle.

5. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?
(a) Shot.
(b) Explosive.
(c) Canister.
(d) Ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who grabs onto Harper for protection?

2. What was Hakeswill charged with when he was young?

3. What does Hakeswill do when Knowles and Teresa enter the baby's room?

4. Where is Sharpe assigned following the mission at the dam?

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

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