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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. Why will it be difficult for Sharpe to do what he thinks he must do?
(a) The Duke retreated behind friendly lines.
(b) The company needs to move on.
(c) The French are everywhere.
(d) It is not safe to carry a message to El Catolico.

2. Who says he will help defend Almeida?
(a) El Catolico.
(b) Moreno.
(c) Ramon.
(d) Malrasia.

3. What has Sharpe been told about the gold?
(a) It should stay with Cox.
(b) It is more important to the war effort than anything else.
(c) It should be left at Almeida.
(d) They are not discussing the gold anymore since survival is more important.

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

5. Why is Sharpe's mission so important?
(a) Because no more money will be sent to Wellington until autumn.
(b) There is not particular reason given.
(c) Because El Catolico would use the money to help the French.
(d) Because of morale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who commands the Portuguese?

2. Who is nearby?

3. Who rescues Sharpe and his men?

4. What do the Lossow and Sharpe plan to do after resting?

5. What do the Partisans do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Teresa?

2. How does Sharpe shock both his men and the Partisans?

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

4. Describe the fight between Sharpe and El Catolico.

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

6. How does Sharpe discover that the French are nearby when Sharpe's company approaches the Coa River?

7. Describe what happens in the explosion attempt.

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

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

10. Describe the interaction between Sharpe and Garrard.

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