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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. Where are the French guns located by the breach?
(a) They are turned in the opposite direction.
(b) Near the ends of the breach.
(c) Right in the middle of it.
(d) To the left side.

2. What does Hogan say Teresa is still doing?
(a) Guerrilla warfare.
(b) Running a bed and breakfast.
(c) Sewing military uniforms.
(d) Prostitution.

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

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

5. Whose side of the war is Teresa helping?
(a) Russia.
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Prussia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lawford appear when Sharpe comes upon him while going into the city?

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

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

4. Why are Sharpe and Harper happy about what their company will be doing in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo?

5. What happens in Ciudad Rodrigo when the breach is carried?

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