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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe's new assignment when he loses his command?
(a) Scouting and recon.
(b) Guarding the baggage train.
(c) Taking over fourth cavalry.
(d) Windham's aide-de-camp.

2. What does Hogan think about the comparison between Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz?
(a) Badajoz will be about the same.
(b) He doesn't compare the two.
(c) Badajoz will be much worse.
(d) Badajoz will be easier.

3. What is Lawford's status in British society?
(a) He is wealthy and aristocratic.
(b) He is a commoner.
(c) He is an ex-criminal.
(d) He came from a farming family.

4. What worries Sharpe about Lawford?
(a) The he won't survive.
(b) That he is being transferred.
(c) He's missing in action.
(d) His son was killed in the battle.

5. How do the British cross the River Guadiana?
(a) They go around it on the north end.
(b) A pontoon bridge.
(c) Ferries.
(d) Wade at the ford.

6. Why will the British be throwing bags of hay into the ditch at Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) To soften the hay for the horses.
(b) To build up a wall.
(c) To soak up the water.
(d) To cushion the jumps of soldiers.

7. Why does Sharpe think his future is doubtful?
(a) Lawford will have to be replaced.
(b) He was not a part of the forlorn hope.
(c) Paperwork takes forever in the military.
(d) Half of his company was killed.

8. What is Hakeswill's most obvious character defect?
(a) He is a coward.
(b) He can't take responsibility for his behavior.
(c) He is arrogant.
(d) He is amoral.

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

10. What has stalled Sharpe's promotion?
(a) His marriage to a foreign national.
(b) His lack of funds.
(c) Paperwork and irregularities.
(d) A general who hates him.

11. What nationality is Harper?
(a) British.
(b) Spanish.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Irish.

12. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?
(a) From a flogging.
(b) He was hit with shrapnel.
(c) From smallpox.
(d) It isn't scarred.

13. On what type of terms did Teresa and Sharpe part?
(a) Madly in love.
(b) Acrimonious.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Friendly.

14. What does Windham display in his tent?
(a) A portrait of his wife.
(b) His officer's sword.
(c) He writ of commission.
(d) His medals.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what does Matthews mistake Sharpe?

3. In what city is the place where Teresa's daughter is staying?

4. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?

5. What does Wellington believe about Badajoz?

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