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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is assigned to guard El Mirador after the forts are taken?
(a) Wellington.
(b) Hogan.
(c) Spears.
(d) Harper.

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

3. What is Sharpe invited to do at the end of the battle at Arapiles?
(a) Say a prayer for the dead.
(b) See a surgeon about his wound.
(c) Have a drink with the officers.
(d) Return to Salamanca.

4. What country does Hogan enlist to help him retrieve what was stolen from El Mirador?
(a) Finland.
(b) Poland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Belgium.

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

6. Why does Sharpe tell Helena she stopped hearing cannon fire?
(a) There were peace talks again.
(b) The armies were too far apart.
(c) Leroux has made plans.
(d) They are celebrating.

7. What does Hogan say about Sharpe's relationship with Helena?
(a) He is jealous.
(b) He is not surprised.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is grateful.

8. What does Helena send for Sharpe the morning after Sharpe lies to her?
(a) A horse.
(b) A bottle of wine.
(c) A gun.
(d) A message.

9. What does Harper know will cheer Sharpe up while he is healing?
(a) Having his weapon.
(b) Hearing war stories.
(c) Seeing Helena.
(d) Being read to.

10. What does Sharpe take from Leroux when he is dead?
(a) His sword.
(b) His ring.
(c) A picture of Helena.
(d) El Mirador's papers.

11. What does Sharpe feel guilty about while watching the last battle?
(a) Telling a lie to Helena.
(b) Lying to Harper.
(c) Not being in the fray.
(d) Not believing Father Curtis.

12. How does Harper say soldiers would know Sharpe is British?
(a) He cannot speak French.
(b) He has boils.
(c) He has dark skin.
(d) He has flogging scars.

13. What have the French stolen from El Mirador?
(a) His gold.
(b) His maps.
(c) His documents.
(d) His daughter.

14. How does Spears react when he hears Sharpe knows of his mission?
(a) He is amused.
(b) He is ambivalent.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He is happy.

15. What causes the French to gain footing in the battle at Arapiles?
(a) They get behind the hill.
(b) They get help from the citizens of Arapiles.
(c) They cut off supplies.
(d) They counterattack.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe get to the battle he is told not to join?

2. Who tells Sharpe where Leroux is hiding after the forts are taken?

3. Hogan thinks Helena is__________.

4. Why does Father Curtis say he was holding a gun pointed at Sharpe?

5. Why does Sharpe feel he has failed when the battle ar Arapiles is over?

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