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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is La MarQuesa's first name?
(a) Herriman.
(b) Helen.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Helena.

2. How does Delmas die?
(a) Leroux kills him.
(b) He is sniped from the trees.
(c) He gets syphillus.
(d) He falls off his horse.

3. What is an intercepted message written on that Hogan holds?
(a) A flag.
(b) A rock.
(c) A book.
(d) A scrap of paper.

4. Who calls Sharpe a brute?
(a) Patrick Harper.
(b) A British officer.
(c) Father Curtis.
(d) La MarQuesa.

5. What does Wellington tell Helena he will do if Marmont retreats?
(a) Send for more troops.
(b) Withdraw his troops.
(c) Create a treaty.
(d) Attack the next day.

6. What country is Sharpe fighting against?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Poland.
(d) All of these.

7. Who encourages Sharpe to go to Helena's party?
(a) Harper.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Bowes.
(d) Spears.

8. Connelley allows men to _______________.
(a) Send letters.
(b) Confess their sins.
(c) Die in peace.
(d) Speak of horrors.

9. Who shows Sharpe the secret doorway at Helena's house?
(a) A servant.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Spears.
(d) Helena.

10. What did Leroux tell Sharpe was on a scrap of paper he had?
(a) His diary.
(b) A list of horse dealers.
(c) An address.
(d) Some important French words.

11. Who orders the people to stop firing in the first battle of the book?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) The archery leader.
(c) The priest.
(d) A German warrior.

12. What does Hogan do when he first meets with Sharpe?
(a) Promotes his rank.
(b) Buys him wine.
(c) Tests his skills.
(d) Asks about Leroux.

13. Where are the wounded officers taken?
(a) The surgeon's room.
(b) The mesh room.
(c) The chapel.
(d) The curtained quarter.

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

15. Why does Sharpe not shoot Leroux when he rides away?
(a) Windham is in the way.
(b) Helena distracts him.
(c) He is low on ammo.
(d) He is ordered not to.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Robin not notice when things are stolen off of his uniform?

2. Under whose command does Wellington put Sharpe?

3. How does Leroux get the information he needs for his leader?

4. What is mounted on the balcony in the secret room at Helena's house?

5. What does Sharpe do when he is called a disgrace at Helena's party?

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