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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. Through where does Knowles lead him men into the city?
(a) The citadel.
(b) The city gates.
(c) The dam fortress.
(d) The left breach.

2. How much effort is needed for the forlorn hope to reach the base of the breach?
(a) It was difficult but there were no casualties.
(b) The French hit them with a sortie.
(c) Half of them are killed.
(d) Not much, it goes easily.

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. How many French soldiers does Teresa claim she has killed since last seeing Sharpe?
(a) Five.
(b) One a month.
(c) Three.
(d) One a week.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe do after setting the charges?

2. What do the walls of Badajoz have on them?

3. What do the men in the ditch shout as they join Sharpe in the assault?

4. How was the breach in the wall of Ciudad Rodrigo caused?

5. What type of action is Knowles leading?

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