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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 do Hogan and Sharpe discuss as they ride to Badajoz?
(a) Religion.
(b) The French military.
(c) Strategy and tactics.
(d) Women.

2. What is Sharpe looking for as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) A new horse.
(b) A drink.
(c) A woman.
(d) Harper.

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

4. Why are Sharpe and Harper happy about what their company will be doing in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) They won't be in the first assault wave.
(b) The company will be held in reserve.
(c) They will get to go first.
(d) They are taking the west wall, the lowest part of the wall.

5. Where do Sharpe and Teresa eat dinner?
(a) In the barracks.
(b) At the tavern.
(c) At her townhouse.
(d) A deserted house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?

2. What does Hogan think about the comparison between Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz?

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

4. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?

5. Why does Sharpe think his future is doubtful?

(see the answer key)

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