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

2. What does Lossow feel about his imminent encounter with the French?
(a) He is grossly outnumbered and may have to retreat.
(b) He believes the Partisans will help him.
(c) His men will have no problems.
(d) He does not express an opinion.

3. Who does Sharpe think is on the roof?
(a) Kearsey.
(b) Moreno.
(c) El Catolico.
(d) Ramon.

4. Why do Teresa and Sharpe go upstairs?
(a) Teresa wants to write a letter to her father.
(b) Teresa wants to get a coat.
(c) Teresa wants to write a letter to her brother.
(d) They want to sleep.

5. How does Sharpe feel after talking to Cox?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Desperate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the commander of Almeida forced to do?

2. About how many men die in the explosion?

3. Who rescues Sharpe and his men?

4. What will happen if the French troops have to remain near the lines?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Sharpe faring with the wound he receives?

2. What happens to Teresa?

3. What happens before the telegraph can be sent?

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

5. Describe Teresa and Sharpe's conversation while they are in bed?

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

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

8. What does Cox say when Sharpe asks permission to leave the fortress?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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