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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 has Sharpe made everyone else nervous?
(a) Because they think he knows more than they do about an impending attack.
(b) No one but Sharpe is jumpy.
(c) Because he is jumpy himself.
(d) Because he is angry about the wine Harper saved.

2. Who makes a suggestion to Sharpe to help him in his strategic plans?
(a) MacKeon.
(b) Teresa.
(c) Tubbs.
(d) Harper.

3. Where does Sharpe sprinkle oil and add kindling?
(a) In the fort commander's office.
(b) In the fort's stables.
(c) In the storeroom of the fort.
(d) On the bridge.

4. Of what nationality are the lancers of the French army?
(a) German.
(b) Polish.
(c) Dutch.
(d) Russian.

5. Why do the dragoons cease firing upon the British?
(a) Their ammo is wet.
(b) They are out of ammo.
(c) To allow the lancers to charge.
(d) They see British reinforcements arriving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Perkins, Cooper and Harris bring to Sharpe?

2. What does Tubbs say about Sharpe being an officer?

3. What confounds Sharpe as he and his men take the bridge?

4. Why does Coignet raise an alarm?

5. What does Pailleterie order his men to do as rifle fire commences?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What strategy does Herault choose to fight Sharpe and his men?

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

4. Why does Pailleterie allow Tubbs to keep his sword?

5. What does Pailleterie do while waiting for the French reinforcements?

6. Why does Sharpe realize he does not need to negotiate a truce with the French forces?

7. What does Pailleterie order when it becomes clear that the fire is out of control?

8. Of what does MacKeon remind Sharpe?

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

10. Who do Pailleterie and Tubbs discuss and what do they say?

(see the answer keys)

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