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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. What does Sharpe conclude after seeing the ball from his leg?
(a) He was shot by Hakeswill.
(b) He was shot by the Spanish.
(c) He was shot by the French.
(d) He was shot by an English rifle.

2. What is Badajoz' size in relationship to Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) It is about the same size as Ciudad Rodrigo.
(b) It dwarfs Ciudad Rodrigo.
(c) It is smaller than Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) It is larger, but not by much.

3. Where does Sharpe lead his men?
(a) Near the breach on the right.
(b) To the new center breach.
(c) To the back of the hills.
(d) Near the breach on the left.

4. What is Sharpe's assignment at the beginning of the assault on Badajoz?
(a) Scaling the northern tower.
(b) Running errands for Windham.
(c) Guiding forward units into their assault position.
(d) Throwing hay into the ditch.

5. What causes the first assault wave to falter in Chapter 24?
(a) Heavy rain coming down.
(b) The breach being filled by the French.
(c) The huge number of casualties.
(d) The French cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many French soldiers does Teresa claim she has killed since last seeing Sharpe?

2. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?

3. What is Teresa's daughter's name?

4. How do the British cross the River Guadiana?

5. What was Hakeswill's punishment for the crime in question # 76?

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