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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is strange about one of the dead bodies found by Harper?
(a) He had tatoos all over.
(b) All of the organs have been removed.
(c) His fingers had no prints.
(d) His eyes were gouged out.

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

3. Where is Leroux from?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

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

5. How much of a lead does Sharpe think Leroux has on him?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 30 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

6. Who accuses Sharpe of having an affair with Helena?
(a) Spears.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Harper.
(d) Fullow.

7. What is mounted on the balcony in the secret room at Helena's house?
(a) A large clock.
(b) A telescope.
(c) A collection of swords.
(d) A gun.

8. Why does Sharpe hesitate to go to Helena's party?
(a) He has reports to fill out.
(b) His uniform is covered in blood.
(c) He has a head wound.
(d) He is not in her ranks.

9. Where is Helena's husband?
(a) India.
(b) South America.
(c) England.
(d) Egypt.

10. How does Lossow feel about Leroux when they first meet?
(a) He is angry with him.
(b) He doesn't trust him.
(c) He trusts him implicity.
(d) He is amused by him.

11. How many French forts are across the river from Salamanca?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

12. What is the Klingenthol?
(a) A sword.
(b) A castle.
(c) A fighting technique.
(d) A ship.

13. What is Sharpe's wife's name?
(a) Tara.
(b) Tina.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Teresa.

14. What does Spears encourage Sharpe to do?
(a) Woo Helena.
(b) Take the money offered to him.
(c) Run from the army.
(d) Tell Helena his fears.

15. What did Leroux tell Sharpe was on a scrap of paper he had?
(a) Some important French words.
(b) A list of horse dealers.
(c) His diary.
(d) An address.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduces Sharpe to La Marquesa?

2. Connelley allows men to _______________.

3. To whom does Leroux report?

4. How do the French forts support each other?

5. How long has Sharpe been married when the book begins?

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