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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. What is mounted on the balcony in the secret room at Helena's house?
(a) A collection of swords.
(b) A telescope.
(c) A gun.
(d) A large clock.

2. How many French forts are across the river from Salamanca?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. Where does El Mirador live?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Salamanca.
(d) Marseilles.

4. What is Leroux covered in when he is found?
(a) Another man's organs.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Tatoos.
(d) False hair.

5. How much of a lead does Sharpe think Leroux has on him?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 15 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In whose handwriting was the paper taken from Leroux?

2. What country is Sharpe fighting against?

3. Who shows Sharpe the secret doorway at Helena's house?

4. A telescope at the fort is aimed at _____________.

5. Under whose command does Wellington put Sharpe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How is Sharpe wounded after the battle?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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