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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 horrifies Marshal Jourdan?
(a) The possibility of Sharpe finding him.
(b) The possibility of a death in battle.
(c) The possibility of a French defeat.
(d)

2. How did Helene feel about her husband?
(a) Hated him with a passion.
(b) Loved him greatly.
(c) Didn't like him.
(d) Was indifferent to him.

3. Where does Sharpe stop briefly when coming in after the battle of Vitoria?
(a) Near the river.
(b) In the British baggage train.
(c) In Verginy's tent.
(d) Helene's carriage.

4. Who in Burgos knows Sharpe's true identity?
(a) Father Hacha.
(b) Ducos.
(c) Verigny.
(d) No one.

5. What is wrong with Captain Saumier?
(a) He has fits of hysteria probably due to battle stress.
(b) He is blind.
(c) He is injured and ugly.
(d) He can't read.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what direction does Saumier take Helene?

2. How can La Marquesa regain her wealth?

3. What does La Marquesa do when French gunfire begins?

4. Where do they say Sharpe can travel is he is incapable of riding a horse?

5. About what does Helene give Sharpe condolences?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Sharpe and La Marquesa stop at an inn and what does Sharpe do about it?

2. What do the British do when they arrive at Vitoria and how do they feel about what they are facing?

3. What does General Verigny ask from Sharpe and what is his response?

4. In what shape is Sharpe at the beginning of Chapter Sixteen and what does he think about?

5. What does the Fifth Division do in the battle of Vitoria and what happens to Leroy?

6. What is Wellington's plans for the battle at Vitoria?

7. What does Sharpe do when el Matarife shows up at the inn? How does that end?

8. How does Sharpe escape from Verigny?

9. What happens when Sharpe arrives at the Fifth Division?

10. About what do Harper and d'Alembord have a bet concerning Sharpe?

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