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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an intercepted message written on that Hogan holds?

2. Why does Sharpe say Wellington did not attack when Marmont was on the field?

3. What is the Klingenthol?

4. What position does Marmont hold?

5. What kind of transportation is coming for Leroux?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What insult does Sharpe receive while he is talking to La MarQuesa, and how does he respond to this?

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

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

5. How is Leroux able to escape from Sharpe at the college?

6. What does Sharpe find in Helena's secret room?

7. What does Helena ask Spears about Sharpe, and how does he respond?

8. Why does Helena say she doesn't ask higher ranked people than Sharpe about the battle?

9. How does Sharpe spend his time after learning Helena's identity?

10. What does Sharpe tell his men their job is during the assault on the French forts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sharpe describes a number of his intricate plans for the military. What were some of these plans, and how were they received?

Essay Topic 2

Sharpe and Harper were two men who were very similar in their natures, but were markedly different in other ways. Use some examples from the text to compare and contrast these two dynamic personalities.

Essay Topic 3

Sharpe endures many different trials before the end of the book. What are some of these trials, and what lessons does he learn through these experiences?

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