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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe given before he leaves the prison?
(a) His belongings.
(b) A new uniform.
(c) A horse.
(d) His new name.

2. How old was Angel when his family was killed?
(a) Nine.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Seven.
(d) Thirteen.

3. In what country was Leroy born?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) America.

4. Where does Sharpe find Helene?
(a) In the novitiate's corridor.
(b) In a locked cell.
(c) In the refectory.
(d) In the chapel.

5. How does Sharpe threaten the Mother Superior?
(a) That he will shoot her.
(b) That his soldiers will overrun the convent.
(c) That he will disrupt the entire convent.
(d) That he will burn them out.

6. Why can't the Spanish observers see the prisoner being hung?
(a) It is done inside the church courtyard.
(b) It is done inside the prison.
(c) It is done at night.
(d) They are too far away.

7. With what does Sharpe begin to beat the door down on the convent?
(a) His feet.
(b) His rifle stock.
(c) A large rock.
(d) A heavy tree limb.

8. What does Hogan warn Sharpe about with the French?
(a) They will shoot him for a spy.
(b) Not to get caught by them.
(c) They want to see him dead also.
(d) They are moving west.

9. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?
(a) It is right.
(b) It is wrong, he didn't do it.
(c) They don't have an opinion.
(d) It is too good and quick.

10. Why is Patrick worried about Sharpe?
(a) He thinks Sharpe is suicidal.
(b) He thinks Sharpe is angry at him.
(c) He thinks Sharpe is bored.
(d) He thinks Sharpe is depressed.

11. Why is Helene moving her fortune to France?
(a) She is a French citizen.
(b) She wants to support Napoleon.
(c) Her husband is after it.
(d) For safekeeping.

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

13. In Chapter 3 what does Harper think Sharpe might do that worries Harper?
(a) Commit suicide.
(b) Quit the military.
(c) Get drunk?
(d) Get into trouble.

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

15. Why does Wellington have a special connection with Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe and Wellington went through college together.
(b) Sharpe saved his life once.
(c) Wellington's sister is married to Sharpe.
(d) Wellington saved Sharpe's lfie once.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't Sharpe buy anything?

2. What is the prisoner being hung wear on his legs?

3. Who challenges Sharpe to a duel?

4. Why doesn't Wellington execute Sharpe?

5. Why was the man in question #49 going to be hanged?

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