View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe ride around the French cavalry?
(a) He is wounded.
(b) He is chasing Leroux.
(c) He is not good at riding.
(d) He is following orders.

2. What does Sharpe call Leroux when Hogan asks about his death?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Evil.
(c) Young.
(d) Stupid.

3. Why does Father Curtis say it is so important for the British to win?
(a) The forces will leave Spain.
(b) The war will continue.
(c) El Mirador will be caught.
(d) Leroux will be caught.

4. What makes Arapiles a good site for a battle?
(a) The river beds.
(b) The hills.
(c) The soft terrain.
(d) The tall wall.

5. What does Hogan say about Sharpe's relationship with Helena?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is not surprised.
(d) He is grateful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sharpe told not to fight?

2. What causes Wellington to explode in anger?

3. Where does Sharpe first shoot Leroux?

4. How does Harper say soldiers would know Sharpe is British?

5. To whom is Helena related?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Wellington to explode with anger? Why?

2. What last act of kindness does Sharpe give to Spears, and why?

3. Why is the British cavalry marching on the French when the French infantry cannot be defeated by a cavalry?

4. What is Helena's response when Sharpe is found alive?

5. Why is Sharpe told not to join the battle at Arapiles?

6. What is more painful to Sharpe than his wound, and why?

7. What does Sharpe know about the French attack when he hears the cannons in Arapiles?

8. Why did Spears help Leroux?

9. What does Sharpe say he fears more than physical danger?

10. Why does Sharpe get angry when he hears Spears has been given the task of guarding El Mirador?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 721 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample