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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. For what does Matthews mistake Sharpe?
(a) The company commander.
(b) His former aide.
(c) The commander of the battalion.
(d) A common soldier.

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

4. Where did Leroy move during the American Revolutionary War?
(a) Canada.
(b) Australia.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

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

6. For what does Teresa look to Sharpe?
(a) Money.
(b) Protection.
(c) Love.
(d) Sex.

7. What are the British soldiers doing in Ciudad Rodrigo after they enter it?
(a) Pillaging it.
(b) Burning it.
(c) Taking French prisoners.
(d) Noting.

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

9. What does Hakeswill do when Teresa enters the stables?
(a) Watches her from the shadows.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Talks to her in a lewd manner.
(d) Corners her with his bayonet.

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

11. As the British are marching to Badajoz what slows their progress?
(a) A heavy forest.
(b) No road.
(c) French attacks.
(d) Heavy rain.

12. How many times have the British attempted to take Badajoz?
(a) Once.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

14. What would the capture of Badajoz do for the British?
(a) Give them access to Paris.
(b) Double the British supplies.
(c) Open up the Spanish frontier.
(d) Put them on a navigable river.

15. What was Hakeswill charged with when he was young?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Sexual assault.
(c) Murder.
(d) Arson.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Hogan and Sharpe discuss as they ride to Badajoz?

2. What is Lawford's status in British society?

3. What does Sharpe see as he wanders Ciudad Rodrigo that the British soldiers are doing?

4. Where is Teresa's daughter staying?

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

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