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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Leroux not running to French territory when the forts are lost?
(a) It is the best place to spy.
(b) He has Spanish citizenship.
(c) Salamance will be French if the war is not won.
(d) He has friends in the army.

2. The British Army pretends they are retreating to _____________.
(a) Luxemborg.
(b) France.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

3. How does Harper get some quinine for Sharpe?
(a) He trades his sword for it.
(b) He finds the plant.
(c) He steals it.
(d) He threatens a doctor.

4. Wellington says he is fighting ___________.
(a) To restore Spain.
(b) To get promoted.
(c) To gain land.
(d) To do the right thing.

5. Where is Leroux hiding after the forts are taken?
(a) Salamanca.
(b) The burned out fort.
(c) Porto.
(d) Barcelona.

6. What does Leroux refuse to do when face to face with Sharpe?
(a) Reveal his full name.
(b) Fight.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Give up the papers.

7. Hogan thinks Helena is__________.
(a) A French Spy.
(b) El Mirador.
(c) The British purveyor.
(d) A pretty girl in love with Sharpe.

8. What does Sharpe think as he joins the cavalry attack on the French infantry?
(a) He was foolish.
(b) He will die.
(c) He will prevail.
(d) He should have followed orders.

9. Why does Spears not want to see a doctor about his wounds?
(a) He is afraid of doctors.
(b) He will be shamed.
(c) He wants to stay with his comrades.
(d) He knows he is dying.

10. Where does Harper find Sharpe still alive?
(a) The mass grave.
(b) The death tent.
(c) The graveyard.
(d) Helena's balcony.

11. Why does Father Curtis say he was holding a gun pointed at Sharpe?
(a) He was afraid for his life.
(b) He was protecting Helena.
(c) He was returning the rifle.
(d) He thought he was Leroux.

12. What helps Sharpe to recuperate?
(a) His confusion.
(b) His love for Helena.
(c) His anger.
(d) His will to live.

13. How does Sharpe get to the battle he is told not to join?
(a) He rides a horse.
(b) He takes a boat.
(c) He runs.
(d) He rides a cargo wagon.

14. Who tends to Sharpe when he is found alive?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Doris.
(c) Helena.
(d) Tatiana.

15. To whom is Helena related?
(a) Leroux.
(b) Harper.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Father Curtis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sharpe's horse hard to control during the battle?

2. What causes Leroux to fight Sharpe?

3. How do the French see what is happening at Arapiles?

4. What does Sharpe call Leroux when Hogan asks about his death?

5. Where are the British forces sent when the cannons stop?

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