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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. How do the assembled men feel about Harper's punishment?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Sarcastic.

2. What is happening in the cathedral?
(a) It is set on fire.
(b) Nothing, it's a sacred place.
(c) Mass rape.
(d) It is being torn up.

3. What does Hakeswill begin to do that makes him appear insane?
(a) Jerking his arms for no apparent reason.
(b) Crawling on his belly for no reason.
(c) Talking to the animals.
(d) Staring into his shako and speaking to it.

4. What relationship does Sharpe think about when with Teresa?
(a) He doesn't think about any relationship.
(b) The one with Jane Gibbons.
(c) His last wife.
(d) The one with Lucille.

5. What happens when the charges blow at the dam?
(a) Half the dam is taken away.
(b) A small crack appears in the dam.
(c) Nothing, it was enough explosives.
(d) The dam blows up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in Badadoz when the British enter it?

2. What does Hakeswill spend his time thinking about during the assault preparations?

3. What protects the northern side of Badajoz?

4. What do Teresa and Sharpe talk about on the way to Badajoz?

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

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