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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. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?
(a) From smallpox.
(b) From a flogging.
(c) He was hit with shrapnel.
(d) It isn't scarred.

2. What do the British forces begin to do when they arrive at Badajoz?
(a) Setting up a fire line.
(b) Digging parallels and approaches.
(c) Digging under the southern wall.
(d) Setting up catapults.

3. What do the British learn in Chapter 23 that makes them delay the assault for a day?
(a) A weak spot in the curtain wall.
(b) Rain coming that night.
(c) A company of sappers is on their way.
(d) The Spanish are coming to help.

4. What fills the ditch?
(a) Muskrat balls.
(b) Mines.
(c) Water.
(d) Dead bodies.

5. Who is with Teresa in the tavern?
(a) Her guerrilla fighters.
(b) A friend, Sharpe's rival.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Knowles base his conduct during the assault?

2. With what are the men Sharpe leads into the battle with the French armed?

3. Why was the Rivillas Stream dammed?

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

5. What does Teresa ask Sharpe about herself?

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