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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 non-soldiers does the Army allow to travel with the baggage train?
(a) Blacksmiths.
(b) Wives, children, and whores.
(c) Anyone who wants to travel with them.
(d) Nobles who like to watch battles.

2. What does Teresa plan to do next?
(a) Go to England.
(b) Return to Madrid.
(c) Stay with her daughter.
(d) Begin fighting the French.

3. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?
(a) He is only a captain.
(b) He has angered the higher command.
(c) He is only a lieutenant.
(d) He is too badly wounded.

4. What happens in Ciudad Rodrigo when the breach is carried?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Silence.
(c) Rioting.
(d) Dancing.

5. Where are the French guns located by the breach?
(a) Near the ends of the breach.
(b) They are turned in the opposite direction.
(c) Right in the middle of it.
(d) To the left side.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe see as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo that the British soldiers are doing?

2. How does Lawford appear when Sharpe comes upon him while going into the city?

3. What is Lawford's status in British society?

4. What difficulty does Teresa's child have?

5. What nationality is Harper?

(see the answer key)

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