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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 Sharpe's main weapon in this book?
(a) Musket.
(b) Pistol.
(c) Rifle.
(d) Sword.

2. What does Sharpe admire about Leroux when they first meet?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His scars.
(c) His rifle.
(d) His sword.

3. A telescope at the fort is aimed at _____________.
(a) The military headquarters.
(b) The other fort.
(c) A brothel.
(d) Helena's balcony.

4. What is Sharpe's wife's name?
(a) Teresa.
(b) Tara.
(c) Tillie.
(d) Tina.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sharpe claims he is really to have an affair with _____________.

3. Why does Sharpe not shoot Leroux when he rides away?

4. Why does Helena need Sharpe's protection?

5. What do the citizens of Salamanca fire during the first battle of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Leroux's job in this novel?

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

10. What does Sharpe find in Helena's secret room?

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