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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 orders some of the British to march east?
(a) Eckles.
(b) Erickson.
(c) Windham.
(d) Wellington.

2. Who tells Sharpe where Leroux is hiding after the forts are taken?
(a) Helena.
(b) Wellington.
(c) Hogan.
(d) Isabella.

3. Why is riding on horseback so painful to Sharpe?
(a) The saddle is too small.
(b) He was wounded in the leg.
(c) He is not used to riding.
(d) He is tired.

4. What does Sharpe feel guilty about while watching the last battle?
(a) Telling a lie to Helena.
(b) Lying to Harper.
(c) Not being in the fray.
(d) Not believing Father Curtis.

5. Why does Harper not believe the rumors of Sharpe's death?
(a) He heard his voice.
(b) He saw him run off.
(c) He did not find him in the grave.
(d) He had a dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hogan take from Leroux when he is dead?

2. Where is Hogan when Sharpe finds him in Arapiles?

3. Whom does Sharpe watch through the telescope at Arapiles?

4. What does Sharpe think as he joins the cavalry attack on the French infantry?

5. What lie does Sharpe tell Helena?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Sharpe say he fears more than physical danger?

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

5. What is Helena's response when Sharpe is found alive?

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

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

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

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

10. Why did Spears help Leroux?

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