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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Sharpe ride around the French cavalry?
(a) He is following orders.
(b) He is chasing Leroux.
(c) He is not good at riding.
(d) He is wounded.

3. Why is Sharpe told not to fight?
(a) The French think he is with them.
(b) His wound could reopen.
(c) He is to guard El Mirador.
(d) He doesn't have the full plan.

4. Whose horse does Harper ride?
(a) Spears's.
(b) Hogand's.
(c) Wellington's.
(d) Helena's.

5. Who kills Spears?
(a) A French soldier.
(b) Helena.
(c) Father Curtis.
(d) Sharpe.

6. Whom does Sharpe feel he has betrayed while fighting at Arapiles?
(a) Leroux.
(b) Harper.
(c) Helena.
(d) Father Curtis.

7. What is Albe de Tormes?
(a) An old castle.
(b) A harbor.
(c) A city.
(d) A ship.

8. How does Hogan feel when he sees Sharpe in Arapiles?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Confused.
(c) Upset.
(d) Delighted.

9. Who orders an attack on Arapiles?
(a) Monmont.
(b) Helena.
(c) Father Curtis.
(d) Leroux.

10. What does Sharpe call Leroux when Hogan asks about his death?
(a) Young.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Evil.
(d) Stubborn.

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

12. Who was seen earlier in the night at the spot where a salute is given to Sharpe?
(a) A small boy.
(b) A cloaked gentleman.
(c) A mad man.
(d) A young woman.

13. How does Sharpe try to warn the British cavalry about the French infantry?
(a) Smoke signals.
(b) Riding messengers.
(c) Flag signals.
(d) Bugle calls.

14. How do the French see what is happening at Arapiles?
(a) They have a telescope.
(b) All of these.
(c) They have spies sending messages.
(d) They can see from the towers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills Leroux?

2. What does Harper know will cheer Sharpe up while he is healing?

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

4. What disease does Spears have?

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

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