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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Sharpe see marching towards him?
(a) Hogan.
(b) Lawford.
(c) Harper.
(d) Sergeant Hakeswill.

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

3. What is Badajoz' size in relationship to Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) It is about the same size as Ciudad Rodrigo.
(b) It dwarfs Ciudad Rodrigo.
(c) It is smaller than Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) It is larger, but not by much.

4. Who does Leroy tell Sharpe will be arriving soon?
(a) Major Pointer.
(b) The new battalion commander.
(c) A new aide -de-camp.
(d) Harper.

5. Why will the British be throwing bags of hay into the ditch at Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) To cushion the jumps of soldiers.
(b) To build up a wall.
(c) To soak up the water.
(d) To soften the hay for the horses.

6. When did Hakeswill join the army?
(a) When he was middle aged.
(b) When he was young.
(c) When a judge ordered him to join.
(d) When he was drafted.

7. For what does Matthews mistake Sharpe?
(a) The commander of the battalion.
(b) A common soldier.
(c) The company commander.
(d) His former aide.

8. What does Teresa look like?
(a) Ordinary with a nice smile.
(b) Dark haired and beautiful.
(c) Small and blond.
(d) Tall with red hair.

9. What does Teresa ask Sharpe about herself?
(a) If she is still attractive to him.
(b) If she has become a murderer.
(c) If he would want someone like her for a wife.
(d) If she is different in appearance.

10. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?
(a) Screening.
(b) Reserve on the hill.
(c) Forward behind the forlorn hope.
(d) On the scaling ladders.

11. Against what does Sharpe lead his men?
(a) The small arms fire.
(b) The French sortie.
(c) One of the guns.
(d) The gate keepers.

12. What do Teresa and Sharpe do after dinner?
(a) Go to sleep.
(b) Leave for their respective sleeping areas.
(c) Go and look for Hogan.
(d) Talk and have sex.

13. What do Hogan and Sharpe first discuss when they meet in Chapter 1?
(a) The new company commander.
(b) Sharpe's romance.
(c) The impending assault of Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) Hogan's marriage.

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

15. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?
(a) He has angered the higher command.
(b) He is only a captain.
(c) He is too badly wounded.
(d) He is only a lieutenant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Leroy known Sharpe?

2. Who is Ensign Matthews?

3. What does Sharpe see as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo that the British soldiers are doing?

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

5. Where are the French guns located by the breach?

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