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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 does the woman lead Sharpe to his men?
(a) Through several alleyways.
(b) The men find Sharpe.
(c) Around the west side of town.
(d) Through a trap door.

2. What is Knowles' rank?
(a) Sargeant.
(b) Lieutenant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Major.

3. Where do Harper and Sharpe go to rescue Kearsey?
(a) The church.
(b) Moreno's old house.
(c) The cemetary.
(d) The tavern.

4. Who is El Catolico marrying?
(a) Moreno's daughter.
(b) Sharpe's sister.
(c) Knowles' sister.
(d) Cadiz's daugther.

5. Why does Sharpe follow the beautiful woman they just rescued?
(a) He thinks she must be important to the enemy.
(b) He thinks he has met her before.
(c) He wants to interrogate her.
(d) He is afraid she might get hurt in the fighting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Cesar Moreno?

2. What does Sharpe worry about on his men's approach to the village?

3. Where does Sharpe want to look for the gold?

4. How is the morale of the forces aligned against Napoleon?

5. What does Sharpe order his company to do after firing once?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sharpe threaten El Catolico's men?

2. What sort of guide is Kearsey and why do the men find him annoying?

3. How do Sharpe and Teresa begin a romance?

4. Who is Michael Hogan and what does he tell Sharpe about Sharpe's mission?

5. Where do the men of Sharpe's company go?

6. Describe Sharpe's company's escape from the village where the gold was.

7. What happens to Kearsey as he is returning to Sharpe's company?

8. What does Sharpe think of Major Kearsey and why does Sharpe have to deal with the man?

9. Why is Harper proud and how much of his discovery is there?

10. What does Sharpe learn as he takes stock of his company after the fighting and how does Kearsey react to his rescue?

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