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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. In what city is the place where Teresa's daughter is staying?
(a) Paris.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Badajoz.
(d) Ciudad Rodrigo.

2. What are the British soldiers doing in Ciudad Rodrigo after they enter it?
(a) Noting.
(b) Burning it.
(c) Taking French prisoners.
(d) Pillaging it.

3. What is presumed about the British and taking Badajoz?
(a) They will take six months to break Badajoz.
(b) They will win.
(c) They will lose.
(d) They will take it but lose three quarters of their men.

4. Who does Sharpe suspect of stealing?
(a) Harper.
(b) Hakeswill.
(c) Rymer.
(d) Hogan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what are the men Sharpe leads into the battle with the French armed?

2. What do Sharpe and Harper do when they come into the stables?

3. Why does Wellington believe he must take Badajoz immediately?

4. What does Sharpe do after setting the charges?

5. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?

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