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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the witnesses against Sharpe say they used to identify him?
(a) His sword and his walk.
(b) His large, straight sword.
(c) His height.
(d) His boot prints.

2. In Chapter 3 what does Harper think Sharpe might do that worries Harper?
(a) Get into trouble.
(b) Get drunk?
(c) Quit the military.
(d) Commit suicide.

3. Why does Sharpe write a letter to Major Hogan?
(a) To get him to defend him.
(b) To tell him what actually happened.
(c) To inform him of his Wife's death.
(d) To get Harper transferred.

4. What will happen to the Marques' fortune?
(a) It will go to the church.
(b) Ducos will get it.
(c) The Marques brother will get it.
(d) Helene will get it.

5. With what does Sharpe begin to beat the door down on the convent?
(a) His feet.
(b) His rifle stock.
(c) A heavy tree limb.
(d) A large rock.

6. How does Father Hacha feel about Sharpe's death?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Indifference.
(c) Regret.
(d) Relief.

7. What arrives at the Sharpe's camp in Chapter 3 that Sharpe believes is unnecessary?
(a) Field artillery.
(b) Wagons.
(c) Mules.
(d) Tents.

8. What kind of information is Angel getting?
(a) About the location of the next tavern.
(b) About the La Marquesa.
(c) About the movements of the French army.
(d) About where el Matarife might be.

9. Why was the man in question #49 going to be hanged?
(a) For stealing ammunition.
(b) For raping Wellington's wife.
(c) For looting a church.
(d) For shooting an officer.

10. What surprises Michael Trumper-Jones about Sharpe's appearance?
(a) He is so handsome.
(b) He wears no rank.
(c) He is short.
(d) He is so old.

11. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?
(a) It is too good and quick.
(b) It is right.
(c) They don't have an opinion.
(d) It is wrong, he didn't do it.

12. How does Helene's husband feel about her letter to him in Chapter 5?
(a) Disbelief.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) He finds it humorous.
(d) Anger.

13. What does Sharpe do when they arrive at the convent?
(a) Knocks and asks to see La Marquesa.
(b) Goes into the chapel.
(c) Puts his horse in the stables.
(d) Looks for Ducos.

14. What is Sharpe given before he leaves the prison?
(a) His new name.
(b) A horse.
(c) A new uniform.
(d) His belongings.

15. Where did Sharpe get the telescope he owns?
(a) From the Prince of Wales.
(b) From Wellington.
(c) From his father.
(d) From the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who challenges Sharpe to a duel?

2. What do Sharpe and Helene stop to retrieve as they leave the convent?

3. Why was Sharpe's execution staged?

4. Who dropped the South Essex's arms in the river?

5. Under what name if Sharpe traveling in Chapter 10?

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