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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 Wellington believe about Badajoz?
(a) It is not that important.
(b) It must be captured quickly.
(c) It is essential to defeating Napoleon.
(d) They can starve them out.

2. What nationality is Harper?
(a) Irish.
(b) Spanish.
(c) British.
(d) Scottish.

3. For what does Matthews mistake Sharpe?
(a) A common soldier.
(b) His former aide.
(c) The commander of the battalion.
(d) The company commander.

4. What was Hakeswill's punishment for the crime in question # 76?
(a) He wasn't convicted.
(b) Five years in prison.
(c) Execution.
(d) Fined 5000 pounds.

5. Where are six external fortresses placed in Badajoz?
(a) Near the western gates.
(b) Near the eastern edge.
(c) Around the center of the city.
(d) Around the city at strategic points.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do the British decide they must do with the flooded plain?

3. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?

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

5. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?

(see the answer key)

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