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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 Lawford tell Sharpe about his assignment?
(a) He is being transferred to the baggage train.
(b) He will be his aide-de-camp.
(c) He will lead the forlorn hope.
(d) He will command his company.

2. In Chapter 8, what begins to arrive for the battalion?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Reinforcements.
(d) Messages.

3. How do the British cross the River Guadiana?
(a) They go around it on the north end.
(b) Wade at the ford.
(c) Ferries.
(d) A pontoon bridge.

4. What has been stolen of Windham's?
(a) His spare boots.
(b) His sword.
(c) His spare uniform.
(d) The portrait of his wife.

5. What does Matthews present to Sharpe?
(a) The new company commander.
(b) His second in command.
(c) His troops.
(d) His credentials.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when the charges blow at the dam?

2. How does the encounter with the man in question # 65 affect Sharpe?

3. What are emplaced against two of the bastions?

4. What non-soldiers does the Army allow to travel with the baggage train?

5. What do the men in the ditch shout as they join Sharpe in the assault?

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