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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. About what person does Harper tell a story?
(a) His sister.
(b) His grand-da.
(c) His brother.
(d) His mother.

2. How can the British defend the barracks?
(a) From the second floor eaves.
(b) Through loopholes.
(c) Through the windows.
(d) From the roof.

3. What happens to Thompson when he leaves for the latrine?
(a) His throat is cut.
(b) He is shot in the head.
(c) He trips and falls.
(d) He is taken captive.

4. What does Sharpe do when he gets within a few yards of San Cristobal?
(a) Returns to his men.
(b) Lays still and observes.
(c) Crawls on his belly.
(d) Gets up and walks.

5. What does one of the Frenchmen do immediately?
(a) Shoots at Sharpe.
(b) Runs out and surrenders.
(c) Runs into the woods.
(d) Kills the young woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Donju suggest about the British and the men of the Real Compañía Irlandesa?

2. What does Sharpe suggest Donaju do about the rumors?

3. When does Ducos point out Guy Loup to Juanita de Elia?

4. What does Ducos disapprove of as far as soldiers go?

5. Who is El Castrador?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Loup tell Ducos about Sharpe and how does Ducos feel about Loup's disclosure?

2. What is Juanita's job with the Real Compañía Irlandesa?

3. Who is with the Portuguese and why is Sharpe happy about that?

4. What is in the letter from the Spanish king to General Wellington that upsets him?

5. What does Sharpe suggest Donaju do about the problem with the troops?

6. Describe the battle at the barracks when Loup's troops attack.

7. What does Sharpe find out from Donaju about Kiely?

8. What does Sharpe asks El Castrador about the village where Loup is and who goes there with Sharpe?

9. What do Sharpe and his men find in the village when they get there?

10. How does the Portuguese battalion arrive, with whom does Sharpe meet, what kind of man is he and why is the battalion there?

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