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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the French forts support each other?
(a) Heavy stores of food.
(b) Communication flags.
(c) Large numbers.
(d) Artillery fire.

2. Why does Sharpe think one of the British soldiers is a spy?
(a) The French knowing their plans.
(b) The lack of warning about Leroux.
(c) He feels it in his gut.
(d) The handwriting on Leroux's paper.

3. In whose handwriting was the paper taken from Leroux?
(a) Harper's.
(b) Wellington's.
(c) Hogan's.
(d) Napoleon's.

4. What is Sharpe's wife's name?
(a) Tillie.
(b) Teresa.
(c) Tara.
(d) Tina.

5. Where does this book take place?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Porto.
(c) Salamanca.
(d) Barcelona.

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

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

8. Where is Sharpe from?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Wales.

9. Why does Robin not notice when things are stolen off of his uniform?
(a) He is passed out drunk.
(b) He is sleeping.
(c) He has too many things on it.
(d) He is too involved in his game.

10. What does Sharpe admire about Leroux when they first meet?
(a) His sword.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His scars.
(d) His rifle.

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

12. What does Spears encourage Sharpe to do?
(a) Woo Helena.
(b) Take the money offered to him.
(c) Tell Helena his fears.
(d) Run from the army.

13. Why does Sharpe hesitate to go to Helena's party?
(a) He has a head wound.
(b) He is not in her ranks.
(c) He has reports to fill out.
(d) His uniform is covered in blood.

14. Who accuses Sharpe of having an affair with Helena?
(a) Wellington.
(b) Spears.
(c) Fullow.
(d) Harper.

15. How does Sharpe feel about the city where he is stationed?
(a) He is fond of it.
(b) It makes him sad.
(c) It reminds him of home.
(d) He hates it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Sharpe a brute?

2. What position does Marmont hold?

3. What did Leroux tell Sharpe was on a scrap of paper he had?

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

5. How much of a lead does Sharpe think Leroux has on him?

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