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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of position does Sharpe's company assume?
(a) On the scaling ladders.
(b) Reserve on the hill.
(c) Forward behind the forlorn hope.
(d) Screening.

2. What does Wellington believe about Badajoz?
(a) It must be captured quickly.
(b) It is essential to defeating Napoleon.
(c) It is not that important.
(d) They can starve them out.

3. Against whom does Sharpe swear vengeance?
(a) Major Billings.
(b) Captain Wainscot.
(c) Teresa's brother.
(d) Sergeant Hakeswill.

4. When does the assault on Ciudad Rodrigo begin?
(a) Late morning.
(b) As night falls.
(c) At dawn.
(d) Early afternoon.

5. What type of ammo are the French firing at the breach?
(a) Canister.
(b) Explosive.
(c) Ball.
(d) Shot.

6. Who is Ensign Matthews?
(a) A young officer who reports to Sharpe for duty.
(b) Sharpe's oldest son.
(c) A soldier who died at Ciudad Rodrigo.
(d) A sailor who stole Harper's belt.

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

8. What does Lawford tell Sharpe about his assignment?
(a) He will be his aide-de-camp.
(b) He will command his company.
(c) He is being transferred to the baggage train.
(d) He will lead the forlorn hope.

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

10. What difficulty does Teresa's child have?
(a) She can't walk.
(b) She is seriously ill.
(c) She stutters.
(d) She is developmentally slow.

11. During the American Revolutionary War with whom did Leroy's father fight?
(a) France.
(b) He fought with the American Indians.
(c) America.
(d) England.

12. What does Sharpe realize about Rymer in Chapter 8?
(a) He is ignorant about war.
(b) He will replace Sharpe as company commander.
(c) He is an experienced veteran.
(d) He is well trained.

13. What was Hakeswill's punishment for the crime in question # 76?
(a) Execution.
(b) Five years in prison.
(c) He wasn't convicted.
(d) Fined 5000 pounds.

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

15. In Chapter 8, what begins to arrive for the battalion?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Reinforcements.
(c) Supplies.
(d) Messages.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Lawford appear when Sharpe comes upon him while going into the city?

3. On what type of terms did Teresa and Sharpe part?

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

5. What would the capture of Badajoz do for the British?

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