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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. How does the prosecutor portray Sharpe?
(a) As an immoral man.
(b) As a prideful man bent on revenge.
(c) As a weak man.
(d) As a sociopath.

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

3. Why was Sharpe arrested in Chapter 5?
(a) For the murder of Helene's husband.
(b) For selling the mules.
(c) For selling the tents.
(d) For stealing from the Spainish.

4. Why is Angel worried about attacking the convent?
(a) His sister had been at a convent.
(b) It is a holy place.
(c) There are no soldiers there.
(d) It is all women.

5. Why does an English sergeant jerk on the prisoner's legs?
(a) To take his shoes.
(b) To straighten out his trousers.
(c) To keep him from falling.
(d) To snap his neck.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what did Ducos use Helene in the past?

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

3. How does Wellington feel about Sharpe's execution?

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

5. With what does Sharpe begin to beat the door down on the convent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Sharpe feel guilty in Chapter One?

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

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

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

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

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