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

2. What is the most dangerous time for soldiers on alert?
(a) Noon when they can't see shadows.
(b) All times are dangerous.
(c) Late afternoon when the sun is from the west.
(d) Dawn when it is still hazy.

3. What makes a recovery of the situation at San Miguel possible for Sharpe?
(a) If Tubbs does his part inside the fort.
(b) If Teresa returns in time with reinforcements.
(c) If Pailleterie panics.
(d) If the fire in the fort spreads rapidly and the French cannot extinguish it.

4. What does Pailleterie hope about San Miguel?
(a) That he can take San Miguel without any loss of life.
(b) That it is unguarded.
(c) That it will surrender without a fight.
(d) That they will be able to flank it undetected.

5. Why is Sharpe in a quandary?
(a) He does not know if he should give up the bridge and find a more defensible position.
(b) He does not not the best way to defend against the large French force.
(c) He is unsure whether to deploy his cavalry against the heavy French cavalry.
(d) He does not know how many French he has to fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the fort at San Miguel at the beginning of this section?

2. Why does Sharpe order his men to retreat?

3. What men does Sharpe have left to fight?

4. How does Sharpe light the oil?

5. Who is the high-ranking prisoner Sharpe captures?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pailleterie threaten his men and what is there response?

2. Why is Sharpe now grateful for Harper's earlier disobedience about the wine?

3. What do Teresa's men do that helps the enemy?

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

5. Describe the battle for the bridge and explain why Sharpe retreats.

6. Who raises the alarm about the fire and what do they do?

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

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

9. Where is Teresa thinking of going, and what does Sharpe suggest about her trip?

10. How is Sharpe feeling at the opening of this section?

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