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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. Where does Sharpe first shoot Leroux?
(a) His leg.
(b) His chest.
(c) His back.
(d) His arm.

2. Why is Leroux not running to French territory when the forts are lost?
(a) It is the best place to spy.
(b) He has Spanish citizenship.
(c) Salamance will be French if the war is not won.
(d) He has friends in the army.

3. What does Harper do to lower Sharpe's fever?
(a) Has servants wave frond fans over him.
(b) Gives him quinine.
(c) Pours buckets of water on him.
(d) Puts him in a cold bath.

4. Who tends to Sharpe when he is found alive?
(a) Helena.
(b) Tatiana.
(c) Isabella.
(d) Doris.

5. How does Sharpe try to warn the British cavalry about the French infantry?
(a) Flag signals.
(b) Smoke signals.
(c) Riding messengers.
(d) Bugle calls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Harper taken into custody?

2. Leroux is killed with _______________.

3. What command does Sharpe overtake when he gets to the battle?

4. How does Harper say soldiers would know Sharpe is British?

5. Why does Sharpe feel he has failed when the battle ar Arapiles is over?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is more painful to Sharpe than his wound, and why?

2. Why does Marmont decide to send a small attack unit to Arapiles?

3. Where does Sharpe stab Leroux? Why?

4. What last act of kindness does Sharpe give to Spears, and why?

5. How did Spears help Leroux?

6. How does Father Curtis know what is happening with the war?

7. Why did Spears help Leroux?

8. What does Harper do to try and cheer Sharpe up while he is healing?

9. Why does Father Curtis say it is of utmost importance that the British win the battle against the French?

10. What helps Sharpe to recuperate from his wound?

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