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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 17 & 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the citizens of Salamanca fire during the first battle of the book?
(a) Rifles.
(b) Pistols.
(c) Torched arrows.
(d) Muskets.

2. What helps Sharpe to recuperate?
(a) His will to live.
(b) His love for Helena.
(c) His anger.
(d) His confusion.

3. Who shows Sharpe the secret doorway at Helena's house?
(a) Spears.
(b) A servant.
(c) Nobody.
(d) Helena.

4. Who calls Sharpe a disgrace at Helena's party?
(a) Helena.
(b) A politician.
(c) An officer.
(d) A priest.

5. Why was there a secret room at Helena's house?
(a) She would have somewhere to hide.
(b) Imported slaves could stay safe.
(c) A spy could stay unnoticed.
(d) The builder could spy on his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Father Curtis say he was holding a gun pointed at Sharpe?

2. Why is Leroux not running to French territory when the forts are lost?

3. What does Sharpe think of La Marquesa when he first meets her?

4. Who tells Sharpe the true identity of Leroux?

5. The secret doorway at Helena's house is hidden by ______________.

(see the answer key)

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