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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe not shoot Leroux when he rides away?
(a) He is ordered not to.
(b) Helena distracts him.
(c) Windham is in the way.
(d) He is low on ammo.

2. Why does Robin not notice when things are stolen off of his uniform?
(a) He is sleeping.
(b) He is too involved in his game.
(c) He is passed out drunk.
(d) He has too many things on it.

3. Who introduces Sharpe to La Marquesa?
(a) Windham.
(b) Father Curtis.
(c) Patrick Harper.
(d) Lorrow.

4. How does Sharpe feel when invited to a picnic with Helena?
(a) Nonchalant.
(b) Eager.
(c) Angry.
(d) Uncomfortable.

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

6. Who kills Windham?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Delmas.
(c) Lorrow.
(d) Leroux.

7. Who orders the people to stop firing in the first battle of the book?
(a) The archery leader.
(b) The priest.
(c) Sharpe.
(d) A German warrior.

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

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

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

11. A telescope at the fort is aimed at _____________.
(a) The other fort.
(b) Helena's balcony.
(c) A brothel.
(d) The military headquarters.

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

13. Why does Helena need Sharpe's protection?
(a) She is a spy.
(b) She left her husband.
(c) She is in debt.
(d) She is being pursued.

14. What makes Sharpe happy during battle?
(a) Seeing his men do well.
(b) Killing others.
(c) Thinking about Helena.
(d) Thinking about his wife at home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many French forts are across the river from Salamanca?

2. In whose handwriting was the paper taken from Leroux?

3. What do the citizens of Salamanca fire during the first battle of the book?

4. What does Sharpe do during Helena's party?

5. What country is Sharpe fighting against?

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