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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 8, 9, 10, and 11).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city is the place where Teresa's daughter is staying?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Ciudad Rodrigo.
(c) Badajoz.
(d) Paris.

2. What does Matthews present to Sharpe?
(a) His troops.
(b) His second in command.
(c) His credentials.
(d) The new company commander.

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

4. 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.

5. How many times have the British attempted to take Badajoz?
(a) Three.
(b) Once.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Leroy tell Sharpe will be arriving soon?

2. What does Sharpe see as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo that the British soldiers are doing?

3. What worries Sharpe about Lawford?

4. What does Teresa plan to do next?

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

(see the answer key)

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