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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. During the American Revolutionary War with whom did Leroy's father fight?
(a) America.
(b) England.
(c) He fought with the American Indians.
(d) France.

2. Why are Sharpe and Harper happy about what their company will be doing in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) They are taking the west wall, the lowest part of the wall.
(b) They will get to go first.
(c) They won't be in the first assault wave.
(d) The company will be held in reserve.

3. How are the walls of Badajoz reinforced?
(a) With steel girders.
(b) With ravelins and a glacis.
(c) With concrete pilings.
(d) With a wooden stockade.

4. What is in the very center of Badajoz?
(a) Six fortresses.
(b) A huge cathedral.
(c) A statue of Napoleon.
(d) The governor's mansion.

5. What does Sharpe realize about Rymer in Chapter 8?
(a) He is an experienced veteran.
(b) He is ignorant about war.
(c) He will replace Sharpe as company commander.
(d) He is well trained.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Teresa and Sharpe talk about on the way to Badajoz?

2. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?

3. Where does Sharpe lead his men?

4. Against whom does Sharpe swear vengeance?

5. What does Windham do to Harper?

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