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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 soak up the water.
(c) To cushion the jumps of soldiers.
(d) To soften the hay for the horses.

2. Against what does Sharpe lead his men?
(a) The gate keepers.
(b) The small arms fire.
(c) One of the guns.
(d) The French sortie.

3. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?
(a) He is only a lieutenant.
(b) He is too badly wounded.
(c) He has angered the higher command.
(d) He is only a captain.

4. With whom has Sharpe begun a new romance in England?
(a) Teresa Constantina.
(b) Victoria Standhope.
(c) Jane Gibbons.
(d) Sarah Worthington.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hogan and Sharpe first discuss when they meet in Chapter 1?

2. What has stalled Sharpe's promotion?

3. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?

4. What are the British soldiers doing in Ciudad Rodrigo after they enter it?

5. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?

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