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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 would Wellington withdraw if he lost at Almeida?
(a) Into the mountains.
(b) Across a narrow bridge spanning a rocky canyon.
(c) He would be caught with the ocean at his back.
(d) Across a deep river.

2. What message is sent to Massena from the French dragoons?
(a) There were no Spanish partisans in Nave de Haver.
(b) They are staying in Nave de Haver.
(c) All of the people in Nave de Haver are now prisoners.
(d) They are heading for Poco Velha.

3. What does Sharpe think the French will do if the French believe they are surrounded?
(a) They will form up a wedge.
(b) They will surrender.
(c) They will bring in artillery.
(d) They will bolt.

4. What is Wellington's opinion of Erskine?
(a) Erskine is a good soldier.
(b) Erskine is a double agent.
(c) Erskine is corrupte.
(d) Erskine is insane.

5. What is Father Sarsfield's real name?
(a) Kevin Connonlly.
(b) Paul MacKenzie.
(c) Father Mallon.
(d) Father O'Reefe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sharpe go after leaving Wellington?

2. What does Sarsfield do after Hogan talks to him?

3. When Massena sends in ten fresh battalions what is the fight over?

4. Why have the French called an unofficial truce?

5. Where does Sharpe find Juanita de Elia in San Cristobal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the French call a temporary truce and what do two French and British officers do during the truce?

2. What is Kiely's reaction to Juanita being caught by Sharpe?

3. What does Sharpe do when he hears Loup shouting out commands in the battle and what do the soldiers around them do?

4. What is Wellington doing when he realizes he has made a mistake, and what is that mistake?

5. What is Valverde's argument about Sharpe?

6. What does Sharpe persuade Harper to do and why?

7. Who and what does Sharpe find at a house in San Cristobal?

8. What do the French do at the church in Nave de Haver?

9. What does Hogan tell Wellington about the French and Almeida?

10. How does Sharpe kill Loup and how is Sharpe wounded?

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