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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Teresa do to Hakeswill?
(a) Slashes his wrist and face with a knife.
(b) Ignores him.
(c) Kicks him in the groin.
(d) Tells him to shut up.

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

4. How is Sharpe detailed during the attack on the bastions?
(a) Assult captain.
(b) Artillery officer.
(c) Windham's aide-de-camp.
(d) Company commander.

5. What does Windham do to Harper?
(a) Throws him to the French.
(b) Puts him in chains.
(c) Sentences him to a flogging.
(d) Has him beaten and court martialed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Teresa's daughter staying?

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

3. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?

4. What do Colonel Lawford and Sharpe discuss in Chapter 2?

5. What do Hogan and Sharpe discuss as they ride to Badajoz?

(see the answer key)

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