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

2. 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.

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

4. Why does Sharpe write a letter to Major Hogan?
(a) To tell him what actually happened.
(b) To get Harper transferred.
(c) To inform him of his Wife's death.
(d) To get him to defend him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can't the Spanish observers see the prisoner being hung?

2. What does the Mother Superior ask Sharpe to do when he meets her?

3. Why does Sharpe feel guilty?

4. What is Sharpe given before he leaves the prison?

5. Why is Sharpe glad his horse has a long tail?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is assigned to defend Sharpe and what does he tell Sharpe?

2. What does Father Hacha think to accomplish with his actions?

3. Why does Leroy confront Sharpe and what does he want Sharpe to do?

4. Why is Angel helping Sharpe and what kind of weapon does he carry?

5. Why does Sharpe feel guilty in Chapter One?

6. What evidence does Major Vaughn use against Sharpe and what does he say is Sharpe's motivation? How does Sharpe respond to the Major's suppositions?

7. What is el Matarife doing with a prisoner when Sharpe meets him at the inn and what does Sharpe do about it?

8. How does Sharpe feel about tents, why does he feel that way and what does he and Patrick think they might be able to do about them?

9. What does Sharpe do when he first arrives at the convent where Helene is being held?

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

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