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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 kind of noise interrupts Sharpe's conversation?
(a) A banshee's howl.
(b) A woman's scream.
(c) A man's scream..
(d) A baby's cry

2. In which country was Sir Arthur Wellesey born?
(a) Ireland.
(b) Singapore.
(c) India.
(d) China.

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

4. What is Hogan's rank?
(a) Lieutenant.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Sergeant.

5. Why does Sharpe think there will be no fighting between the French and the British in Chapter Six?
(a) The French are cowards.
(b) They are just parading their wares to each other.
(c) It would not be avantageous to either side.
(d) Both sides are too tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Wellesley's temporary headquarters?

2. Tthe French eagles are mounted on top of what?

3. What does Harper say the ox-carts axles creak like?

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

5. What is the name of the Spanish forces?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sharpe meet Lieutenant Gibbons?

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

3. Why does Sharpe resent men like Simmerson?

4. How do the South Essex and Spanish troops unnecessarily start a fight in this section?

5. How does Henry Simmerson treat his men?

6. What makes Sharpe different from other officers?

7. How do things improve for Sharpe and his men at the end of Chapter Nine?

8. Why does Sharpe find it difficult to arrest the deserters?

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

10. How does Sharpe know Lieutenant Colonel William Lawson?

(see the answer keys)

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