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

2. What does Windham do to Harper?
(a) Throws him to the French.
(b) Sentences him to a flogging.
(c) Has him beaten and court martialed.
(d) Puts him in chains.

3. What causes the first assault wave to falter in Chapter 24?
(a) The breach being filled by the French.
(b) The huge number of casualties.
(c) Heavy rain coming down.
(d) The French cavalry.

4. What does Teresa look like?
(a) Small and blond.
(b) Ordinary with a nice smile.
(c) Dark haired and beautiful.
(d) Tall with red hair.

5. What do the British learn in Chapter 23 that makes them delay the assault for a day?
(a) A weak spot in the curtain wall.
(b) The Spanish are coming to help.
(c) A company of sappers is on their way.
(d) Rain coming that night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are emplaced against two of the bastions?

2. What is Sharpe's new assignment when he loses his command?

3. What do the British forces begin to do when they arrive at Badajoz?

4. What nationality is Harper?

5. Why does Sharpe think he might not command his company at the next engagement?

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