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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of fire do the French do with their cannons?
(a) Overlapping and enfilading fire.
(b) Straight forward.
(c) Cross fire.
(d) Sporadic and scattered.

2. How many times have the British attempted to take Badajoz?
(a) Once.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. Who is the father of Teresa's child?
(a) Her husband, Antonio.
(b) Hogan.
(c) A French soldier who raped her.
(d) Sharpe.

4. What does Wellington believe about Badajoz?
(a) It is essential to defeating Napoleon.
(b) It must be captured quickly.
(c) It is not that important.
(d) They can starve them out.

5. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?
(a) The French hit them with a sortie.
(b) Not much, it goes easily.
(c) Half of them are killed.
(d) It was difficult but there were no casualties.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is presumed about the British and taking Badajoz?

2. What is Badajoz' size in relationship to Ciudad Rodrigo?

3. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?

4. What does Teresa plan to do next?

5. Where are the French guns located by the breach?

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