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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 do they stop Sharpe's wound from bleeding?
(a) It stops on its own.
(b) They cauterize it.
(c) They use spider webs.
(d) They wrap it tightly.

2. About how many men die in the explosion?
(a) 11.
(b) 22.
(c) 500.
(d) 100.

3. What does Sharpe saw off in the cathedral?
(a) The legs of one pew.
(b) The altar's legs.
(c) The statue of an unknown saint.
(d) The weights.

4. How does Sharpe kill El Catolico?
(a) By tricking him.
(b) With a rifle.
(c) By garroting him.
(d) With a fire iron.

5. What does Sharpe think has to be done to the Fortress of Almeida?
(a) It should be defended.
(b) It should be surrendered.
(c) Nothing.
(d) It should be blown up.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe's plan after lighting the fuse?

2. Who has been teaching Teresa how to use a saber?

3. Who is nearby?

4. Why is Sharpe's mission so important?

5. What is Sharpe hating to think about doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Teresa?

2. Describe Almeida.

3. Why does Sharpe think there is no hope for his company and who saves them?

4. Who is causing Sharpe problems about moving the gold on to Wellington?

5. What happens when Sharpe goes to the telegraph station and who is he with?

6. What does Sharpe say to Hogan and what is Hogan's response?

7. What are some of the problems the British seem to be having?

8. What does it say about the cause of the explosion and who got in a bread oven?

9. Describe what happens in the explosion attempt.

10. Why is Kearsey angry with Sharpe and what is Sharpe's response?

(see the answer keys)

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