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

2. What type of fire do the French do with their cannons?
(a) Cross fire.
(b) Overlapping and enfilading fire.
(c) Sporadic and scattered.
(d) Straight forward.

3. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?
(a) Sergeant Major.
(b) Captain.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Major.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Hogan say Teresa is still doing?

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

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