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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. 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.

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

3. In what kind of physical condition is Sharpe?
(a) He's crippled in his left leg.
(b) Excellent.
(c) Ordinary.
(d) Poor.

4. What is Lawford's status in British society?
(a) He is an ex-criminal.
(b) He is wealthy and aristocratic.
(c) He is a commoner.
(d) He came from a farming family.

5. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?
(a) Ball.
(b) Shot.
(c) Explosive.
(d) Canister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?

2. How do Sharpe and Lawford feel about their individual strengths?

3. Whose side of the war is Teresa helping?

4. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?

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

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