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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) Getting married.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Thinking about his past.
(d) Guarding the baggage train.

2. What has stalled Sharpe's promotion?
(a) His lack of funds.
(b) Paperwork and irregularities.
(c) His marriage to a foreign national.
(d) A general who hates him.

3. Why does Sharpe think his future is doubtful?
(a) Paperwork takes forever in the military.
(b) Half of his company was killed.
(c) Lawford will have to be replaced.
(d) He was not a part of the forlorn hope.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lawford's status in British society?

3. What does Lawford tell Sharpe about his assignment?

4. What does Hogan say Teresa is still doing?

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

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