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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Robin not notice when things are stolen off of his uniform?
(a) He is too involved in his game.
(b) He is passed out drunk.
(c) He has too many things on it.
(d) He is sleeping.

2. Sharpe claims he is really to have an affair with _____________.
(a) A young dairy maid.
(b) A school teacher.
(c) A cobbler's daughter.
(d) A farmer's niece.

3. Who killed Helena's parents?
(a) A street robber.
(b) Leroux.
(c) Her uncle.
(d) French soldiers.

4. What does Sharpe think of La Marquesa when he first meets her?
(a) She is beautiful
(b) She is rich.
(c) She is intelligent.
(d) She is untrustworthy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Lossow feel about Leroux when they first meet?

2. Connelley is from ________________.

3. What is an intercepted message written on that Hogan holds?

4. Who tells Sharpe the true identity of Leroux?

5. How does Sharpe feel about the city where he is stationed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sharpe spend his time after learning Helena's identity?

2. What does El Mirador mean, and why is that significant to Helena?

3. How does Leroux get into the British Army base at the beginning of the book?

4. What does Sharpe offer a reward for, and why is this so significant?

5. What does Sharpe tell his men their job is during the assault on the French forts?

6. What is the main purpose of Sharpe's light infantry unit?

7. How is Leroux able to escape from Sharpe at the college?

8. What is Sharpe impressed by when he first meets Leroux?

9. Who wishes Sharpe luck before the assault on the forts, and what does Sharpe think about this?

10. How does Sharpe help the retreating British after the failed assault on the French forts?

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