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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. Of whom is Helena afraid?
(a) Hogan.
(b) Leroux.
(c) Spears.
(d) Wellington.

2. What is Sharpe's job in apprehending Leroux?
(a) Getting the information from him.
(b) Recognizing him.
(c) Bringing him back alive.
(d) Killing him.

3. What did Leroux tell Sharpe was on a scrap of paper he had?
(a) Some important French words.
(b) A list of horse dealers.
(c) An address.
(d) His diary.

4. How many barrells does Harper's big gun have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Nine.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. Where is Sharpe from?
(a) Wales.
(b) England.
(c) Spain.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

1. The secret doorway at Helena's house is hidden by ______________.

2. Who calls Sharpe a brute?

3. What country is Sharpe fighting against?

4. Who orders the people to stop firing in the first battle of the book?

5. Where is Helena's husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

3. What is disappointing to Helena about the first battle she watches, and what does Spears tell her?

4. What does Helena ask Spears about Sharpe, and how does he respond?

5. Why does Helena say she doesn't ask higher ranked people than Sharpe about the battle?

6. What does Sharpe say to Helena about Wellington's battle abilities?

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

8. What do the British troops do just before the French troops retreat for the first time in the book?

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

10. What does Sharpe think when he first meets La MarQuesa?

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