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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. What is the name of Wellesley's temporary headquarters?
(a) Wellington Castle.
(b) Crystal Palace.
(c) Hopper Castle.
(d) Marabel Palace.

2. What is Captain Hogan's mission in this novel?
(a) To destroy a bridge.
(b) To blow up the French embassy.
(c) To rescue prisoners of war.
(d) To kill Napolean.

3. What is Lawford's rank in the army?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) General Major.
(c) Captain.
(d) Lieutenant Colonel.

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

5. How does the author describe the priest's Spanish?
(a) Basic.
(b) Fluent.
(c) Awful.
(d) Passable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sterritt's rank in the army?

2. What does Harper say to start the British charge?

3. From what does the author say Josephina is running away?

4. What does Lawson tell Sharpe has never been done?

5. Why is Simmerson furious at Sharpe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the relationship between Josephina and Sharpe develop in this section?

2. What problems has Simmerson caused Sharpe in this section?

3. Describe the battle in Chapter Seven.

4. What are Lennox's thought before he dies?

5. Why does Sharpe resent men like Simmerson?

6. How do Simmerson and the Spanish jeopardize the mission at the start of Chapter Six?

7. How is Sharpe's peace ruined in this section?

8. Why does Sharpe think the French will not attack them in Chapter Six?

9. How does Sharpe meet Lieutenant Gibbons?

10. How is Sharpe's evening disrupted in Chapter Twelve?

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