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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might there be massive British casualties when assaulting Badajoz?
(a) The French have excellent rifle companies on the walls.
(b) There is no way to breach the walls.
(c) There is so much artillery.
(d) The only approach is channeled, dense and predictable.

2. How many French soldiers does Teresa claim she has killed since last seeing Sharpe?
(a) One a month.
(b) One a week.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. What do the British learn in Chapter 23 that makes them delay the assault for a day?
(a) The Spanish are coming to help.
(b) Rain coming that night.
(c) A weak spot in the curtain wall.
(d) A company of sappers is on their way.

4. What protects the northern side of Badajoz?
(a) The River Guadiana and the Rivillas Stream.
(b) A heavy forest.
(c) The Mediterranean Sea.
(d) A swamp.

5. What does Sharpe do when he gets to his old company?
(a) Slaps Rymer to get him moving.
(b) Rallies the men.
(c) Finds Hakeswill.
(d) Finds Harper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Teresa plan to do next?

2. What does Windham give Harper?

3. What fills the ditch?

4. Why are Sharpe and Harper concerned about Teresa?

5. How are the walls of Badajoz reinforced?

(see the answer key)

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