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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 is Sharpe filled with fury?
(a) He is angry that the French outmaneuvered him.
(b) He is angry that Pailleterie thinks him not worthy to be an officer.
(c) He has learned that the French hold Teresa prisoner.
(d) He is angry that Tubbs consorted with the enemy.

2. For what does Sharpe know he will be blamed?
(a) The capture of Major Tubbs.
(b) The disruption to the British supply lines.
(c) The loss of the muskets.
(d) The loss of so many men.

3. Who is Hagman?
(a) The man who takes a bullet for Sharpe.
(b) The one who fired too soon.
(c) The first Hessian across the bridge.
(d) The senior rifleman.

4. Why does Coignet raise an alarm?
(a) He hears Major Tubbs talking to Sharpe.
(b) He sees Sharpe's men trying to light the outer gates of the fort.
(c) He does not raise an alarm.
(d) He sees smoke coming through the floorboards.

5. Why doesn't Ensign Hickey negotiate with the French?
(a) He is badly wounded but will recover.
(b) He does not speak French.
(c) His rank is too low.
(d) He is dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what nationality are the lancers of the French army?

2. What does Sharpe admit to Teresa?

3. Why does Sharpe order his men to retreat?

4. Who makes a suggestion to Sharpe to help him in his strategic plans?

5. Why are the lancers unable to get by the horses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the aftermath of the battle at the bridge of San Miguel?

2. How is Sharpe feeling as dawn approaches, and how do the men respond?

3. What is Pailleterie's reaction when seeing San Miguel?

4. What does Sharpe do after sabotaging the fort?

5. Why is Sharpe upset as he sees the French approaching?

6. What does Sharpe admit to Teresa about his jumpiness?

7. How does MacKeon again "save the day"?

8. What sets Teresa off running for her horse and why is she going for the horse?

9. What does Herault observe when he arrives at San Miguel?

10. Describe how the tide changes for Sharpe and his men after the wine bottles have been broken on the bridge.

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