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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harper find for Sharpe?
(a) Medical assistance.
(b) A field dressing.
(c) A stretcher.
(d) A nurse.

2. What does Sharpe find when he returns to the baggage area?
(a) The mules' paniers are strewed about the ground.
(b) Harper is drunk.
(c) Someone has broken into some of the packs.
(d) Two packs are missing.

3. Why does Wellington launch two suicidal attacks?
(a) To make the French know he is serious.
(b) To kill off some undesirables.
(c) To pin down the French defenders.
(d) To take the citadel.

4. What happens in Ciudad Rodrigo when the breach is carried?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Silence.
(d) Rioting.

5. How is Sharpe detailed during the attack on the bastions?
(a) Artillery officer.
(b) Windham's aide-de-camp.
(c) Assult captain.
(d) Company commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Knowles base his conduct during the assault?

2. What is one of the most deadly setups the French have?

3. Where is Sharpe assigned following the mission at the dam?

4. Who does Sharpe suspect of stealing?

5. What does Sharpe order the men to do when the French attack?

(see the answer key)

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