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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. Who sends bad information to the French leaders?
(a) Father Curtis.
(b) Sharpe.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Helena.

2. Why does Father Curtis say he was holding a gun pointed at Sharpe?
(a) He was returning the rifle.
(b) He was protecting Helena.
(c) He thought he was Leroux.
(d) He was afraid for his life.

3. Spears wants Sharpe to write to _____________ for him.
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His sister.
(d) His fiance.

4. What causes a hole in French infantry?
(a) A cannon.
(b) Sharpe's departure.
(c) A horse.
(d) Leroux's departure.

5. What causes the French to gain footing in the battle at Arapiles?
(a) They get help from the citizens of Arapiles.
(b) They get behind the hill.
(c) They cut off supplies.
(d) They counterattack.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Sharpe tell Helena she stopped hearing cannon fire?

3. Who kills Spears?

4. What is Arapiles?

5. What is Albe de Tormes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sharpe get angry when he hears Spears has been given the task of guarding El Mirador?

2. How did Spears help Leroux?

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

4. What does Sharpe feel most guilty about as he rides into the battle at Arapiles?

5. How does Leroux protect himself when he is being chased on horseback by Sharpe?

6. Why is the British cavalry marching on the French when the French infantry cannot be defeated by a cavalry?

7. What does Sharpe say is rare about his moment killing Leroux?

8. What does Leroux do when he is confronted by Sharpe on the battlefield?

9. How does Harper choose which church to pray in?

10. How does Sharpe get into the third infantry square?

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