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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What type of fire do the French do with their cannons?
(a) Straight forward.
(b) Overlapping and enfilading fire.
(c) Cross fire.
(d) Sporadic and scattered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. Why are Hakeswill's skin and eyes yellow?
(a) They aren't yellow.
(b) He has liver disease.
(c) Past bouts with fever.
(d) He smokes too many cigarettes.

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

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

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

15. Where do Sharpe and Teresa eat dinner?
(a) In the barracks.
(b) At her townhouse.
(c) At the tavern.
(d) A deserted house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sharpe worried about his status with his company?

2. Who is the father of Teresa's child?

3. What does Teresa look like?

4. What is presumed about the British and taking Badajoz?

5. Against whom does Sharpe swear vengeance?

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