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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 does Wellington not attack the French when he has the chance?
(a) He has not received the orders.
(b) He wants the French to attack.
(c) He wants more favorable weather.
(d) He is waiting for more supplies.

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

3. What does Sharpe do when he is called a disgrace at Helena's party?
(a) Walks away.
(b) Challenges the man to a duel.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Threatens the man.

4. In whose handwriting was the paper taken from Leroux?
(a) Wellington's.
(b) Napoleon's.
(c) Hogan's.
(d) Harper's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe's wife's name?

2. What does Spears encourage Sharpe to do?

3. What is Sharpe's job in apprehending Leroux?

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

5. What does Wellington tell Helena he will do if Marmont retreats?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was Leroux able to avoid detection from Sharpe and Harper during the battle?

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

3. Who wishes Sharpe luck before the assault on the forts, and what does Sharpe think about this?

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

5. How is Sharpe wounded after the battle?

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

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

8. What is Helena's biggest fear?

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

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

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