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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What position does Marmont hold?
(a) Marshall.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Pastor.
(d) Chief.

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

5. How is Harper wounded when he finds Leroux?
(a) He is punched.
(b) He falls down the stairs.
(c) He is shot in the arm.
(d) He is stabbed in the leg.

6. How does Lossow feel about Leroux when they first meet?
(a) He is amused by him.
(b) He is angry with him.
(c) He doesn't trust him.
(d) He trusts him implicity.

7. Where is Helena's husband?
(a) England.
(b) South America.
(c) Egypt.
(d) India.

8. Who tells Wellington that Sharpe is dead?
(a) Helena.
(b) Harper.
(c) Father Curtis.
(d) Hogan.

9. What breaks while Sharpe is fighting Leroux?
(a) His sword.
(b) His arm.
(c) His bag.
(d) His rifle.

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

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

12. What are Voltigeurs?
(a) Spies.
(b) Skirmish soldiers.
(c) Artillery men.
(d) Light infantry.

13. Where are the wounded soldiers taken?
(a) The Catholic monatery.
(b) The Irish College.
(c) The open garden fields.
(d) The military hospital.

14. Under whose command does Wellington put Sharpe?
(a) Lofton's.
(b) His own.
(c) Hogan's.
(d) Windham's.

15. Who killed Helena's parents?
(a) A street robber.
(b) French soldiers.
(c) Leroux.
(d) Her uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Harper hear of Sharpe's fake affair?

2. Why does Helena need Sharpe's protection?

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

4. What is Sharpe's main weapon in this book?

5. To whom does Leroux report?

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