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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. How does Sharpe pass his time in Spain in Chapter 1?
(a) Thinking about his past.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Getting married.
(d) Guarding the baggage train.

2. Why is Sharpe worried about his status with his company?
(a) He won't be allowed to retain command.
(b) He will be sent to another company as a captain.
(c) Some of the men think he's a thief.
(d) He has angered the men.

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

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

5. What action by Rymer does Sharpe stop after the dam mission?
(a) Blaming Sharpe for the failure of the mission.
(b) Killing Hakeswill.
(c) Folding the green coats into the company.
(d) Demoting Harper.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Teresa's daughter's name?

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

4. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?

5. What guards the dam across the Rivillas Stream?

(see the answer key)

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