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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?
(a) It was difficult but there were no casualties.
(b) The French hit them with a sortie.
(c) Half of them are killed.
(d) Not much, it goes easily.

2. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?
(a) Major.
(b) Sergeant Major.
(c) Captain.
(d) Lieutenant.

3. Why does Sharpe think his future is doubtful?
(a) Paperwork takes forever in the military.
(b) Lawford will have to be replaced.
(c) Half of his company was killed.
(d) He was not a part of the forlorn hope.

4. What happens in Ciudad Rodrigo when the breach is carried?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Rioting.
(d) Silence.

5. In what kind of physical condition is Sharpe?
(a) Poor.
(b) He's crippled in his left leg.
(c) Ordinary.
(d) Excellent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Sharpe and Harper happy about what their company will be doing in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo?

2. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?

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

4. How was the breach in the wall of Ciudad Rodrigo caused?

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

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