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

2. What is presumed about the British and taking Badajoz?
(a) They will take it but lose three quarters of their men.
(b) They will take six months to break Badajoz.
(c) They will lose.
(d) They will win.

3. Where are the French guns located by the breach?
(a) They are turned in the opposite direction.
(b) Right in the middle of it.
(c) Near the ends of the breach.
(d) To the left side.

4. What does Windham realize about punishing Harper?
(a) It should have been done in private.
(b) It was a mistake.
(c) It was the right thing to do.
(d) It got the men ready for battle.

5. What do Hogan and Sharpe discuss as they ride to Badajoz?
(a) Religion.
(b) The French military.
(c) Strategy and tactics.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hakeswill do when a British officer tells him to go to the breach?

2. Why are Hakeswill's skin and eyes yellow?

3. Who is the father of Teresa's child?

4. What is in the very center of Badajoz?

5. What does Hakeswill decide to find when he enters the city?

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