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

3. What does Hogan say Teresa is still doing?
(a) Running a bed and breakfast.
(b) Sewing military uniforms.
(c) Guerrilla warfare.
(d) Prostitution.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 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 easier.
(d) Badajoz will be much worse.

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

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

14. What does Teresa do to Hakeswill?
(a) Ignores him.
(b) Tells him to shut up.
(c) Kicks him in the groin.
(d) Slashes his wrist and face with a knife.

15. In what kind of physical condition is Sharpe?
(a) He's crippled in his left leg.
(b) Poor.
(c) Ordinary.
(d) Excellent.