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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. Which of the following don't the British and French trade in this section?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Wine.

2. What does Hogan think will happen to Sharpe if he kills Gibbons and Berry?
(a) He will be executed.
(b) He will be sent to prison.
(c) He will be promoted.
(d) He will be lashed.

3. To what city does Josephina say she is traveling?
(a) Lima.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Lisbon.
(d) Madrid.

4. How does Sharpe prevent the French from attacking in Chapter Nineteen?
(a) He kills the lead French officer.
(b) He screams to alert the British.
(c) He shoots his musket to alert the British.
(d) He tricks them into believing they have been spotted.

5. What does a staff captain give Wellesley?
(a) A box.
(b) A sword.
(c) A bottle of wine.
(d) A sealed paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Spanish general?

2. What was the name of the officer who relieved Simmerson of his command?

3. Who does Sharpe think will want to revenge him?

4. For what is Bob Crauford known in the army?

5. How do Gibbons and Berry react when Sharpe asks if the men have stopped for refreshments?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fight in Chapter Twenty-one.

2. Why is Hogan worried about Sharpe in this section?

3. How does Sharpe organize the troops before Hill's arrival?

4. Why does Sharpe disagree so strongly with Simmerson flogging his men?

5. How does Sharpe almost die in Chapter Twenty-five?

6. How does the Lieutenant Colonel save the situation that Simmerson has created?

7. How does Hill react to seeing the men in formation?

8. Describe the battle to capture the French Eagle.

9. What does Sharpe think about Josephina in the Epilogue?

10. Why does Sharpe think the battle will be his only chance to capture a French Eagle?

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