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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17, 18, 19, and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why might there be massive British casualties when assaulting Badajoz?
(a) There is no way to breach the walls.
(b) The only approach is channeled, dense and predictable.
(c) There is so much artillery.
(d) The French have excellent rifle companies on the walls.

2. What do the British do when the weather clears in Chapter 17?
(a) Assault the walls.
(b) Begin digging again.
(c) Clean their gear.
(d) Set up a dry camp.

3. Where is Sharpe assigned following the mission at the dam?
(a) The baggage train.
(b) He stays with Windham.
(c) Hogan's command.
(d) Hakeswill's squad.

4. What happens when the charges blow at the dam?
(a) A small crack appears in the dam.
(b) Half the dam is taken away.
(c) The dam blows up.
(d) Nothing, it was enough explosives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe conclude after seeing the ball from his leg?

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

3. What does Windham do to Harper?

4. What does Teresa do to Hakeswill?

5. What protects the northern side of Badajoz?

(see the answer key)

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