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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 did the Marques marry Helene?
(a) She was pregnant.
(b) Position.
(c) Lust.
(d) Money.

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

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

4. What puts Sharpe in a bad mood in Chapter 3?
(a) His wife's arrival.
(b) The arrival of a Spanish officer.
(c) Harper telling him to go get drunk.
(d) Having to ride a mule.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Sharpe get the telescope he owns?

2. What arrives at the Sharpe's camp in Chapter 3 that Sharpe believes is unnecessary?

3. Why does an English sergeant jerk on the prisoner's legs?

4. How does Sharpe observe the French army?

5. What surprises Michael Trumper-Jones about Sharpe's appearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is La Marquesa angry in Chapter Eight and what happens in her encounter with Hacha?

2. Who is La Marquesa and what is her nationality?

3. Why does Sharpe feel guilty in Chapter One?

4. How did Sharpe survive his death sentence?

5. How do Sharpe and Angel get past the ambush with La Marquesa?

6. What does Ducos do to set La Marquesa up to do his bidding?

7. What is Sharpe observing in Chapter Ten and what does he think about his horse?

8. What event happens concerning the Marque after his discussion with Father Hacha?

9. Why can't Wellington execute Sharpe and what does Hogan tell Sharpe about his mission?

10. Why is el Matarife at an inn near the Convent of the Heavens and what does he do about Wellington's request?

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