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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells Sharpe the true identity of Leroux?
(a) Leroux.
(b) Napoleon Bonaparte.
(c) Harper.
(d) Father Curtis.

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

3. Connelley is from ________________.
(a) Wales.
(b) Scottland.
(c) England.
(d) Ireland.

4. What name does Harper give Sharpe's fake girlfriend?
(a) Dorothy.
(b) Della.
(c) Doris.
(d) Dawn.

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

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

7. Why does Sharpe say Wellington did not attack when Marmont was on the field?
(a) The position was wrong.
(b) The French were too strong.
(c) He was a fool.
(d) He did not have enough forces.

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

9. What does Sharpe do when he is called a disgrace at Helena's party?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Walks away.
(c) Threatens the man.
(d) Challenges the man to a duel.

10. What makes Sharpe happy during battle?
(a) Thinking about Helena.
(b) Killing others.
(c) Seeing his men do well.
(d) Thinking about his wife at home.

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

12. Who opens a door to save Leroux?
(a) Wellington.
(b) Father Curtis.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Helena.

13. What is Sharpe's main weapon in this book?
(a) Pistol.
(b) Musket.
(c) Sword.
(d) Rifle.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the intercepted message that Hogan shows Sharpe?

2. Why does Helena need Sharpe's protection?

3. Where does this book take place?

4. Who shows Sharpe the secret doorway at Helena's house?

5. Who calls Sharpe a disgrace at Helena's party?

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