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Sharpe's Company: Richard Sharpe and the Siege of Badajoz, January to April 1812 | Quiz

Bernard Cornwell
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1)

What does Matthews present to Sharpe? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

The new company commander.
His second in command.
His credentials.
His troops.
2)

Who grabs onto Harper for protection? (from Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue)

A French woman.
A beautiful Spanish woman.
Teresa.
An English prostitute.
3)

What does Sharpe realize about Rymer in Chapter 8? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

He will replace Sharpe as company commander.
He is ignorant about war.
He is well trained.
He is an experienced veteran.
4)

Where did Leroy move during the American Revolutionary War? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

Spain.
France.
Australia.
Canada.
5)

What is Sharpe's new assignment when he loses his command? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

Scouting and recon.
Taking over fourth cavalry.
Guarding the baggage train.
Windham's aide-de-camp.
6)

What does Sharpe order the men to do when the French attack? (from Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)

Sends them into the middle of the French.
Orders them back.
Has them make a stand in the ditch.
Nothing.
7)

What is happening in the cathedral? (from Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue)

It is being torn up.
Nothing, it's a sacred place.
It is set on fire.
Mass rape.
8)

What does Hakeswill do when he can't get his shako and the others attack him? (from Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue)

Kills Teresa.
Stomps on Antonia.
Jumps out the window.
Runs out the bedroom door.
9)

What happens when Sharpe goes forward to watch the digging in Chapter 12? (from Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)

Two men jump him.
A wall collapses.
He finds Harper.
A French sortie comes out.
10)

Why are Hakeswill's skin and eyes yellow? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

They aren't yellow.
He smokes too many cigarettes.
Past bouts with fever.
He has liver disease.
11)

For what does Sharpe ask permission? (from Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27)

To command the reserve company.
To promote Harper.
To return to his company.
To lead the forlorn hope.
12)

Why are Sharpe and Harper concerned about Teresa? (from Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)

That she won't be safe during the battle.
That she is held a prisoner.
That she is pregnant.
That Hakeswill wants to kill her.
13)

What do Sharpe and Harper do when they come into the stables? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

Pulls Teresa out.
Jump Hakeswill.
Kill Hakeswill.
Nothing, the stables are empty.
14)

What do the men in the ditch shout as they join Sharpe in the assault? (from Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27)

His name.
Badajoz.
Napoleon's name.
The queen's name.
15)

How long has Leroy known Sharpe? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

About ten years.
Never met him.
They met as recruits in the army.
Several years.
16)

Where is Sharpe assigned following the mission at the dam? (from Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20)

Hogan's command.
He stays with Windham.
Hakeswill's squad.
The baggage train.
17)

What fills the ditch? (from Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27)

Dead bodies.
Muskrat balls.
Water.
Mines.
18)

What does Sharpe say when Hogan tells him of the plan for assaulting the dam? (from Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20)

He doesn't have an opinion.
It will work great.
The plan is too complicated.
It is too simple.
19)

What does Knowles do when he finds Teresa's house? (from Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue)

Climbs to the second floor balcony.
Goes inside.
Knocks on the door.
Yells for Teresa to come out.
20)

What does Hakeswill do when Harper says something about his shako? (from Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue)

Shoots Teresa.
Puts down the baby and lunges for Harper.
Throws a knife at Harper.
Throws Antonia out the window.
21)

What makes the British tasks more difficult? (from Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)

The thick trees.
Rocky ground.
The French running sorties.
Constant rain and thick mud.
22)

What does Sharpe do after setting the charges? (from Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20)

He retreats.
He pushes on to the fortress.
He returns to Windham.
He hides in the boulders near the dam.
23)

Who does Sharpe suspect of stealing? (from Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16)

Hogan.
Rymer.
Hakeswill.
Harper.
24)

What action by Rymer does Sharpe stop after the dam mission? (from Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20)

Killing Hakeswill.
Blaming Sharpe for the failure of the mission.
Folding the green coats into the company.
Demoting Harper.
25)

From what country is Captain Leroy? (from Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11))

America.
Spain.
France.
England.
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