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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the French do when the British attack?
(a) Pushes them into a mined area.
(b) Breaks up the ditches the British have dug.
(c) Retreat.
(d) Turn on them.

2. How do the British cross the River Guadiana?
(a) A pontoon bridge.
(b) Ferries.
(c) Wade at the ford.
(d) They go around it on the north end.

3. Who does Sharpe see marching towards him?
(a) Sergeant Hakeswill.
(b) Harper.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Lawford.

4. How do the assembled men feel about Harper's punishment?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Sarcastic.
(d) Disgusted.

5. What does Lawford tell Sharpe about his assignment?
(a) He is being transferred to the baggage train.
(b) He will be his aide-de-camp.
(c) He will command his company.
(d) He will lead the forlorn hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe pass his time in Spain in Chapter 1?

2. Why is Sharpe worried about his status with his company?

3. Why might there be massive British casualties when assaulting Badajoz?

4. What would the capture of Badajoz do for the British?

5. In what city is the place where Teresa's daughter is staying?

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