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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 28, 29, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Sharpe and Lawford feel about their individual strengths?
(a) They have similar strengths.
(b) Shapre is stronger than Lawford.
(c) They complement each other.
(d) Lawford is smarter than Sharpe.

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

3. What does Hakeswill do when Harper says something about his shako?
(a) Shoots Teresa.
(b) Throws a knife at Harper.
(c) Throws Antonia out the window.
(d) Puts down the baby and lunges for Harper.

4. What is Badajoz' size in relationship to Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) It is smaller than Ciudad Rodrigo.
(b) It is larger, but not by much.
(c) It is about the same size as Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) It dwarfs Ciudad Rodrigo.

5. With what type of gun does Harper think Sharpe was shot?
(a) A rifle.
(b) An old muskrat.
(c) The seven-barrel gun.
(d) A pistol.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many French soldiers does Teresa claim she has killed since last seeing Sharpe?

2. What do the French do when the British attack?

3. What type of action is Knowles leading?

4. What has been stolen of Windham's?

5. What are emplaced against two of the bastions?

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