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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue and Historical Note.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was seen earlier in the night at the spot where a salute is given to Sharpe?
(a) A cloaked gentleman.
(b) A young woman.
(c) A small boy.
(d) A mad man.

2. What does Sharpe think of La Marquesa when he first meets her?
(a) She is beautiful
(b) She is untrustworthy.
(c) She is rich.
(d) She is intelligent.

3. What causes the French to gain footing in the battle at Arapiles?
(a) They get help from the citizens of Arapiles.
(b) They counterattack.
(c) They get behind the hill.
(d) They cut off supplies.

4. Why does Sharpe feel he has failed when the battle ar Arapiles is over?
(a) The British lost.
(b) He betrayed Helena.
(c) He never found Leroux.
(d) The British suffered many casualties.

5. Who are in Sharpe's house in Salamanca when he arrives?
(a) Helena and her servants.
(b) His men.
(c) His brothers.
(d) His wife and daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe admire about Leroux when they first meet?

2. What command does Sharpe overtake when he gets to the battle?

3. Hogan thinks Helena is__________.

4. Who is assigned to guard El Mirador after the forts are taken?

5. Why is a flag of truce ignored?

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