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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where is Leroux from?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

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

5. Who calls Sharpe a disgrace at Helena's party?
(a) Helena.
(b) A politician.
(c) A priest.
(d) An officer.

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

7. Sharpe says he fights for ______________.
(a) His homeland.
(b) His friends on the battlefield.
(c) His pride.
(d) Freedom for his people.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the citizens of Salamanca fire during the first battle of the book?

2. Who introduces Sharpe to La Marquesa?

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

4. What does Sharpe admire about Leroux when they first meet?

5. Why is a flag of truce ignored?

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