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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Whose side of the war is Teresa helping?
(a) Russia.
(b) Prussia.
(c) France.
(d) Spain.

3. Why are Sharpe and Harper happy about what their company will be doing in the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo?
(a) The company will be held in reserve.
(b) They won't be in the first assault wave.
(c) They are taking the west wall, the lowest part of the wall.
(d) They will get to go first.

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

5. What happens in Ciudad Rodrigo when the breach is carried?
(a) Rioting.
(b) Silence.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Dancing.

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

7. To what rank has Sharpe been gazetted?
(a) Captain.
(b) Major.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Sergeant Major.

8. What non-soldiers does the Army allow to travel with the baggage train?
(a) Blacksmiths.
(b) Nobles who like to watch battles.
(c) Anyone who wants to travel with them.
(d) Wives, children, and whores.

9. How long has Leroy known Sharpe?
(a) Never met him.
(b) About ten years.
(c) Several years.
(d) They met as recruits in the army.

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

11. What is Sharpe's relationship to the man in question # 65?
(a) Former superior officer.
(b) Enemy.
(c) Brother.
(d) Friend.

12. What do Sharpe and Harper do when they come into the stables?
(a) Kill Hakeswill.
(b) Jump Hakeswill.
(c) Nothing, the stables are empty.
(d) Pulls Teresa out.

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

14. What do Teresa and Sharpe do after dinner?
(a) Go and look for Hogan.
(b) Go to sleep.
(c) Leave for their respective sleeping areas.
(d) Talk and have sex.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sharpe's back heavily scarred?

2. What is Teresa's daughter's name?

3. During the American Revolutionary War with whom did Leroy's father fight?

4. What is Hakeswill's most obvious character defect?

5. Against whom does Sharpe swear vengeance?

(see the answer keys)

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