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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. Who is selected for the assault on the dam?
(a) The fifth cavalry.
(b) Sharpe's old company.
(c) Somerset's marines.
(d) Hakeswill's platoon.

2. Why is Sharpe worried about his status with his company?
(a) He won't be allowed to retain command.
(b) He has angered the men.
(c) Some of the men think he's a thief.
(d) He will be sent to another company as a captain.

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

4. Where do Sharpe and his men assemble prior to their assault?
(a) On the hill.
(b) In the ditch.
(c) In front of the breach.
(d) By the wall to the left of the breach.

5. What does Rymer do when the French attack in Chapter 13?
(a) Sets up a reasonable defense.
(b) Sends his men in the wrong direction.
(c) Goes on the offense.
(d) Panics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the walls of Badajoz reinforced?

2. Where do Sharpe and Teresa eat dinner?

3. What does Hakeswill do when Knowles and Teresa enter the baby's room?

4. What does Teresa do to Hakeswill?

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

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