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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. Spears knows Helena's identity because ______________.
(a) He read it in a secret message.
(b) He had been a prisoner of Leroux's.
(c) He had been in a relationship with her.
(d) He killed her parents.

2. Why is riding on horseback so painful to Sharpe?
(a) The saddle is too small.
(b) He is not used to riding.
(c) He is tired.
(d) He was wounded in the leg.

3. Where does Sharpe first shoot Leroux?
(a) His back.
(b) His chest.
(c) His arm.
(d) His leg.

4. What is Albe de Tormes?
(a) A city.
(b) A harbor.
(c) An old castle.
(d) A ship.

5. What does Helena send for Sharpe the morning after Sharpe lies to her?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A horse.
(c) A message.
(d) A gun.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Harper wounded when he finds Leroux?

2. Where are the British forces sent when the cannons stop?

3. Why does Sharpe tell Helena she stopped hearing cannon fire?

4. How long has Sharpe been married when the book begins?

5. Why is Sharpe surprised to hear that Helena was assigned a guard?

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