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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. Where is Teresa's family's house located in Badajoz?
(a) Near the northern wall.
(b) Near the governor's mansion.
(c) On the eastern edge.
(d) At the center of the city.

2. What does Sharpe see as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo that the British soldiers are doing?
(a) Killing children.
(b) Burning houses.
(c) Handing out food to the residents.
(d) Mass rape and pillage.

3. What does Windham realize about punishing Harper?
(a) It was the right thing to do.
(b) It should have been done in private.
(c) It was a mistake.
(d) It got the men ready for battle.

4. With what are the men Sharpe leads into the battle with the French armed?
(a) Pick-axes.
(b) Swords.
(c) Shovels.
(d) Rifles.

5. Where does Sharpe lead his men?
(a) Near the breach on the right.
(b) To the new center breach.
(c) Near the breach on the left.
(d) To the back of the hills.

Short Answer Questions

1. What worries Sharpe about Lawford?

2. How is the entire first forlorn hope killed?

3. What do the British learn in Chapter 23 that makes them delay the assault for a day?

4. What does Teresa look like?

5. Against whom does Sharpe swear vengeance?

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