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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 does Hogan feel when he sees Sharpe in Arapiles?
(a) Confused.
(b) Delighted.
(c) Upset.
(d) Relieved.

2. How does Sharpe try to warn the British cavalry about the French infantry?
(a) Bugle calls.
(b) Riding messengers.
(c) Flag signals.
(d) Smoke signals.

3. Who tends to Sharpe when he is found alive?
(a) Doris.
(b) Tatiana.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Helena.

4. Where is Leroux fleeing to after the battle at Arapiles?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Madrid.
(d) Marseilles.

5. Wellington says he is fighting ___________.
(a) To restore Spain.
(b) To get promoted.
(c) To gain land.
(d) To do the right thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharpe not leave with the rest of his unit?

2. Why is Sharpe's horse hard to control during the battle?

3. Where does Harper find Sharpe still alive?

4. Where are the British forces sent when the cannons stop?

5. Why does Sharpe tell Helena she stopped hearing cannon fire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did Spears help Leroux?

3. What helps Sharpe to recuperate from his wound?

4. Why did Spears do a one man charge against the French Army?

5. Why is Harper arrested?

6. How does Leroux protect himself when he is being chased on horseback by Sharpe?

7. What does Sharpe say is rare about his moment killing Leroux?

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

9. How does Sharpe get into the third infantry square?

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

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