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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three, Chapters 23 & 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Spears say he never betrayed El Mirador?
(a) He hated Leroux.
(b) He could not hurt the old man.
(c) He was in love with Helena.
(d) He needed to stay alive.

2. Why does Spears not want to see a doctor about his wounds?
(a) He wants to stay with his comrades.
(b) He is afraid of doctors.
(c) He will be shamed.
(d) He knows he is dying.

3. What does Harper know will cheer Sharpe up while he is healing?
(a) Hearing war stories.
(b) Seeing Helena.
(c) Being read to.
(d) Having his weapon.

4. How does Harper say soldiers would know Sharpe is British?
(a) He has dark skin.
(b) He has boils.
(c) He cannot speak French.
(d) He has flogging scars.

5. Where does El Mirador live?
(a) Salamanca.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Marseilles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tends to Sharpe when he is found alive?

2. What disease does Spears have?

3. Why does Sharpe think one of the British soldiers is a spy?

4. How does Harper get some quinine for Sharpe?

5. Why does Sharpe feel he has failed when the battle ar Arapiles is over?

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