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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. What are the British soldiers doing in Ciudad Rodrigo after they enter it?
(a) Burning it.
(b) Pillaging it.
(c) Taking French prisoners.
(d) Noting.

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

3. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) Late morning.
(c) As night falls.
(d) At dawn.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom has Sharpe begun a new romance in England?

2. Why does Sharpe think his future is doubtful?

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

4. Where are the French guns located by the breach?

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

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