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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has stalled Sharpe's promotion?
(a) His lack of funds.
(b) A general who hates him.
(c) His marriage to a foreign national.
(d) Paperwork and irregularities.

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

4. What are the British soldiers doing in Ciudad Rodrigo after they enter it?
(a) Taking French prisoners.
(b) Burning it.
(c) Noting.
(d) Pillaging it.

5. What worries Sharpe about Lawford?
(a) He's missing in action.
(b) That he is being transferred.
(c) His son was killed in the battle.
(d) The he won't survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Teresa's daughter's name?

2. Why will the British be throwing bags of hay into the ditch at Ciudad Rodrigo?

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

4. Why does Sharpe think his future is doubtful?

5. What do Teresa and Sharpe do after dinner?

(see the answer key)

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