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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Michael Trumper-Jones about Sharpe's appearance?
(a) He wears no rank.
(b) He is short.
(c) He is so old.
(d) He is so handsome.

2. What does Hacha think about the death of the Marques?
(a) Sharpe had no reason to kill him.
(b) It will save Spain.
(c) He was a Catholic so will go to heaven.
(d) He deserved it.

3. To what does Hogan compare the situation with Sharpe?
(a) A torno.
(b) A stupid mistake.
(c) A discharge of judgment.
(d) A matter of fate.

4. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?
(a) Fights the guards.
(b) Falls into the guard.
(c) Swears.
(d) Smiles.

5. What is the prisoner being hung wear on his legs?
(a) Brown army uniform.
(b) Green rifle pants.
(c) White infantryman trousers.
(d) Black tights.

6. To where is the French marching in Chapter 10?
(a) Madrid.
(b) De la Toulaine Geninie.
(c) Paris.
(d) Burgos.

7. What does Sharpe do as he runs past the Mother Superior deeper into the convent?
(a) Trips on a rug.
(b) Knocks a young nun down.
(c) Breaks the window over the altar.
(d) Shouts for Helene.

8. What does Angel so in reaction to his family's deaths?
(a) Cry at night.
(b) Doesn't talk.
(c) Kill all Spaniards.
(d) Aid the British whenver possible.

9. What did Hogan promise the man in question #49 if he would hang in Sharpe's place?
(a) He would be found not guilty by the army.
(b) His brother would live.
(c) His wife would get his army pension.
(d) His mother would receive payment.

10. What nationality is Helene Leroux's husband?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) English.
(d) Portuguese.

11. What kind of weapon does Angel carry?
(a) A hunting bow.
(b) A Bowie knife.
(c) A cavalry sword.
(d) A Baker rifle.

12. How does Helene's husband feel about her letter to him in Chapter 5?
(a) He finds it humorous.
(b) Disbelief.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Anger.

13. Who was hanged instead of Sharpe?
(a) George Trenton.
(b) Patrick Dooley.
(c) Richard Stamford.
(d) John Eddington.

14. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?
(a) Sharpshooter.
(b) Courage.
(c) Rifle.
(d) Carbine.

15. Where did Sharpe get the telescope he owns?
(a) From Wellington.
(b) From his father.
(c) From the Prince of Wales.
(d) From the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of information is Angel getting?

2. Why is Angel worried about attacking the convent?

3. What does Hogan tell Sharpe he has to do?

4. How does Sharpe observe the French army?

5. What does Sharpe do against the French in Chapter 1?

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