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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why will the British be throwing bags of hay into the ditch at Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) To build up a wall.
(b) To soften the hay for the horses.
(c) To cushion the jumps of soldiers.
(d) To soak up the water.

2. What do Hogan and Sharpe first discuss when they meet in Chapter 1?
(a) The impending assault of Ciudad Rodrigo.
(b) Hogan's marriage.
(c) The new company commander.
(d) Sharpe's romance.

3. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?
(a) Not much, it goes easily.
(b) Half of them are killed.
(c) The French hit them with a sortie.
(d) It was difficult but there were no casualties.

4. How does Sharpe pass his time in Spain in Chapter 1?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Thinking about his past.
(c) Guarding the baggage train.
(d) Getting married.

5. How long has it been since Sharpe has seen Teresa?
(a) About a year.
(b) Two months.
(c) Three years.
(d) Almost two years.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?

2. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?

3. Against what does Sharpe lead his men?

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

5. What do Colonel Lawford and Sharpe discuss in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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