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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. How does Knowles base his conduct during the assault?
(a) On what he believes Sharpe would do.
(b) On what is the most honorable thing to do.
(c) He's a by the book officer.
(d) He is creative and sends his men to strange places.

2. In what city is the place where Teresa's daughter is staying?
(a) Paris.
(b) Ciudad Rodrigo.
(c) Badajoz.
(d) Madrid.

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

4. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?
(a) No road.
(b) Heavy rain.
(c) French attacks.
(d) A heavy forest.

5. What does Wellington decide as the assault falters in Chapter 24?
(a) To lead the assault himself.
(b) To commit his final reserves.
(c) To pull out.
(d) To retreat and start again the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wellington call a council of war?

2. What does Knowles intend to do with his orders?

3. About what is Sharpe questioned at the war council?

4. What does Sharpe order the men to do when the French attack?

5. What is in the very center of Badajoz?

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