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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. How do the French forts support each other?
(a) Large numbers.
(b) Heavy stores of food.
(c) Artillery fire.
(d) Communication flags.

2. Who calls Sharpe a brute?
(a) La MarQuesa.
(b) Patrick Harper.
(c) A British officer.
(d) Father Curtis.

3. How old does Sharpe think Helena is?
(a) 30.
(b) 28.
(c) 31.
(d) 29.

4. Who opens a door to save Leroux?
(a) Hogan.
(b) Helena.
(c) Father Curtis.
(d) Wellington.

5. What is the Klingenthol?
(a) A castle.
(b) A fighting technique.
(c) A sword.
(d) A ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Leroux from?

2. Who tells Wellington that Sharpe is dead?

3. Connelley allows men to _______________.

4. What is mounted on the balcony in the secret room at Helena's house?

5. What is strange about one of the dead bodies found by Harper?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What insult does Sharpe receive while he is talking to La MarQuesa, and how does he respond to this?

3. What is Helena's biggest fear?

4. How does Leroux plan to complete his job in France?

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

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

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

8. What is Jack Spears' job?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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