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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. How is the entire first forlorn hope killed?
(a) The French shoot all of them.
(b) They are mowed down with cannon fire.
(c) A massive mine explodes.
(d) A wall falls on them.

2. What is Sharpe's new assignment when he loses his command?
(a) Guarding the baggage train.
(b) Scouting and recon.
(c) Windham's aide-de-camp.
(d) Taking over fourth cavalry.

3. What does Sharpe conclude after seeing the ball from his leg?
(a) He was shot by the French.
(b) He was shot by Hakeswill.
(c) He was shot by an English rifle.
(d) He was shot by the Spanish.

4. What is Sharpe's assignment at the beginning of the assault on Badajoz?
(a) Scaling the northern tower.
(b) Running errands for Windham.
(c) Throwing hay into the ditch.
(d) Guiding forward units into their assault position.

5. What happens when Sharpe goes forward to watch the digging in Chapter 12?
(a) A French sortie comes out.
(b) Two men jump him.
(c) He finds Harper.
(d) A wall collapses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Sharpe been doing under Hogan's command?

2. What would the capture of Badajoz do for the British?

3. What relationship does Sharpe think about when with Teresa?

4. What is Hakeswill's most obvious character defect?

5. About what is Sharpe questioned at the war council?

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