2. Why does Helena need Sharpe's protection?
(a) She is in debt.
(b) She is a spy.
(c) She is being pursued.
(d) She left her husband.

3. Where does Harper hear of Sharpe's fake affair?
(a) Wellington.
(b) Helena.
(c) Spears.
(d) Sharpe.

4. Why does Wellington not attack the French when he has the chance?
(a) He has not received the orders.
(b) He wants the French to attack.
(c) He wants more favorable weather.
(d) He is waiting for more supplies.

5. What is mounted on the balcony in the secret room at Helena's house?
(a) A gun.
(b) A collection of swords.
(c) A telescope.
(d) A large clock.

6. How many barrells does Harper's big gun have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Nine.

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

8. How does Sharpe feel when invited to a picnic with Helena?
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Eager.
(c) Nonchalant.
(d) Angry.

9. Why does Helena ask military questions of Sharpe?
(a) He has a mind for battle.
(b) He is more handsome.
(c) He knows more than others.
(d) He respects her.

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

11. For what is Hagman known?
(a) Being a lady's man.
(b) Having good hand-to-hand combat skills.
(c) Being a good marksman.
(d) Knowing several languages.

12. How long has Sharpe been married when the book begins?
(a) Six months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Two months.

13. How much of a lead does Sharpe think Leroux has on him?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 1 hour.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 30 minutes.

14. Who kills Windham?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Delmas.
(c) Lorrow.
(d) Leroux.

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