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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Harper hear of Sharpe's fake affair?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Spears.
(c) Helena.
(d) Wellington.

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

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

5. Why is a flag of truce ignored?
(a) The law no longer applies.
(b) The fort keeps fighting.
(c) The terms are not agreed upon.
(d) The flag is not seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Sharpe the true identity of Leroux?

2. What are Voltigeurs?

3. Where does El Mirador live?

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

5. Sharpe claims he is really to have an affair with _____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

2. What does Sharpe offer a reward for, and why is this so significant?

3. How is Sharpe wounded after the battle?

4. Who wishes Sharpe luck before the assault on the forts, and what does Sharpe think about this?

5. What is Jack Spears' job?

6. What is the main purpose of Sharpe's light infantry unit?

7. What does Harper find in the last fort while searching for Leroux's body?

8. How was Spears wounded, and how did that happen?

9. How does Leroux plan to complete his job in France?

10. Why is Sharpe taken to Connelley's tent?

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