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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. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?
(a) Half of them are killed.
(b) It was difficult but there were no casualties.
(c) Not much, it goes easily.
(d) The French hit them with a sortie.

2. Where did Leroy move during the American Revolutionary War?
(a) Australia.
(b) Canada.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

3. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?
(a) From smallpox.
(b) It isn't scarred.
(c) He was hit with shrapnel.
(d) From a flogging.

4. Who does Sharpe see marching towards him?
(a) Sergeant Hakeswill.
(b) Lawford.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Harper.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Hakeswill charged with when he was young?

3. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?

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

5. What do Hogan and Sharpe discuss as they ride to Badajoz?

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