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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. What causes the first assault wave to falter in Chapter 24?
(a) The huge number of casualties.
(b) Heavy rain coming down.
(c) The French cavalry.
(d) The breach being filled by the French.

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

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

4. What do Hogan and Sharpe discuss as they ride to Badajoz?
(a) Religion.
(b) The French military.
(c) Strategy and tactics.
(d) Women.

5. What does Knowles intend to do with his orders?
(a) Pretend to want to scale the citadel.
(b) Pretend to be fighting.
(c) Actually carry out the assault.
(d) Retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might there be massive British casualties when assaulting Badajoz?

2. What relationship does Sharpe think about when with Teresa?

3. Who is the father of Teresa's child?

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

5. What does Wellington decide as the assault falters in Chapter 24?

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