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

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

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

4. What does Angel want to happen to the French?
(a) They are cast out of Spain.
(b) They win the war.
(c) They have their country completely destroyed.
(d) Nothing, he doesn't care about the French.

5. What does Isabella want from Harper?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Money.
(c) Transportation to England.
(d) A child.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What position does Lt. Colonel Leroy hold in the South Essex Battalion?

4. What will happen to Sharpe if he is found guilty?

5. Where did Patrick and Isabella meet?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is d'Alembord doing to help Sharpe with his duel, what has he done in secret and how did Sharpe's last duel end?

3. Why is Angel worried about Sharpe's plan in Chapter Eleven and what does Sharpe tell him?

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

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

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

7. What does Hogan call Sharpe's situation and how does he describe it?

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

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

10. 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?

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