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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 was there a secret room at Helena's house?
(a) The builder could spy on his wife.
(b) She would have somewhere to hide.
(c) Imported slaves could stay safe.
(d) A spy could stay unnoticed.

2. Who introduces Sharpe to La Marquesa?
(a) Patrick Harper.
(b) Windham.
(c) Father Curtis.
(d) Lorrow.

3. What makes Sharpe happy during battle?
(a) Killing others.
(b) Thinking about his wife at home.
(c) Seeing his men do well.
(d) Thinking about Helena.

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

5. What does Hogan do when he first meets with Sharpe?
(a) Promotes his rank.
(b) Tests his skills.
(c) Asks about Leroux.
(d) Buys him wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What breaks while Sharpe is fighting Leroux?

2. What does Sharpe admire about Leroux when they first meet?

3. Why is a flag of truce ignored?

4. What weapon do the French fire from across the river while Leroux is escaping?

5. Why does Sharpe think one of the British soldiers is a spy?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How was Spears wounded, and how did that happen?

6. What is Helena's biggest fear?

7. Why is Sharpe taken to Connelley's tent?

8. How is Sharpe wounded after the battle?

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

10. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

(see the answer keys)

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