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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the lieutenant use to hit Sharpe in the face?
(a) A saddle.
(b) A stick.
(c) A rifle.
(d) A whip.

2. For what is Sharpe looking in the town before he meets a lieutenant from the South Essex?
(a) A manuscript.
(b) A water fountain.
(c) Wine.
(d) A beer.

3. Who goes with Sharpe and Hogan to help Josefina?
(a) Berry.
(b) Gibbons.
(c) Wellesley.
(d) Forrest.

4. What does Sharpe say will happen to anyone who breaks rank?
(a) They will be shot.
(b) They will be sent home.
(c) They will be lashed.
(d) They will be court marshalled.

5. What does Wellesey say people think he is running instead of an army?
(a) A bar.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A brothel.
(d) A hospital.

6. Who does Sharpe arrest in Chapter Twelve?
(a) Spanish soldiers.
(b) French soldiers.
(c) Simmerson.
(d) The deserters.

7. Wellesey is wise in the ways of what?
(a) Women.
(b) The commoner.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) Spanish culture.

8. Tthe French eagles are mounted on top of what?
(a) Totems.
(b) Tents.
(c) Cannons.
(d) Poles.

9. What does Sharpe have to do to Berry and Gibbons to get the truth from them?
(a) Threaten them.
(b) Plead with them.
(c) Beat them.
(d) Give them drink.

10. How is Gibbons related to Simmerson?
(a) His son-in-law.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His nephew.
(d) His son.

11. What does the French officer say Sharpe has one hour to do?
(a) Get ready for another battle.
(b) Leave the area.
(c) Tend to the wounded.
(d) Call in reinforcements.

12. To which member of his family does Simmerson say he will write?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His brother.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His father.

13. Where does Chapter Thirteen take place?
(a) A cellar.
(b) A bar.
(c) Sharpe's room.
(d) A cell.

14. What does Josephina claim the two men have tried to do to her?
(a) Rape her.
(b) Kill her.
(c) Beat her.
(d) Torture her.

15. What kind of animal is the priest riding?
(a) A horse.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A camel.
(d) A donkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does the author say many will die in the days ahead?

2. What is Knowles' rank in the army?

3. Which of Sharpe's friends dies in Chapter Eight?

4. Simmerson tells Sharpe he comes from where?

5. Who does Sharpe see running out of the building?

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