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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. Who questions Sharpe as to his determination to do as Sharpe plans?
(a) Harper.
(b) Helmet.
(c) Teresa.
(d) Lossow.

2. What is Sharpe's plan after lighting the fuse?
(a) Heading out with Teresa back to the village.
(b) Killing El Catolico.
(c) He's not sure.
(d) Run for safety underground.

3. Where is Sharpe shot?
(a) In the right leg.
(b) In the left hand.
(c) In the groin.
(d) In the left armpit.

4. What is the purpose of the historical notes?
(a) For historical information.
(b) For students to learn what really happened.
(c) No reason is given.
(d) A offer validity to the account of Almeida.

5. What year did the real explosion take place?
(a) 1809.
(b) 1812.
(c) 1810.
(d) 1807.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sharpe's mission so important?

2. What does Sharpe tell Kearsey about who killed Hardy?

3. What seems almost impossible that was accomplished?

4. Who commands the Portuguese?

5. What would they have to hold out for in order to not be overrun?

Short Essay Questions

1. What of the Lines of Torres Vedras?

2. Describe the fight between Sharpe and El Catolico.

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

4. Why will the Lines of Torres Vedras stop the French?

5. What is Teresa learning and from whom?

6. What is Sharpe's plan for blowing up Almeida?

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

8. What are the losses and who lives after the explosion?

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

10. Describe the Lines of Torres Vedras.

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