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

2. What does Sharpe take from Leroux when he is dead?
(a) A picture of Helena.
(b) His sword.
(c) El Mirador's papers.
(d) His ring.

3. Whom does Sharpe watch through the telescope at Arapiles?
(a) Montmount.
(b) Helena.
(c) Wellington.
(d) Harper.

4. What is Arapiles?
(a) A harbor.
(b) A village.
(c) A cathedral.
(d) A tower.

5. Why does Sharpe ride around the French cavalry?
(a) He is chasing Leroux.
(b) He is wounded.
(c) He is following orders.
(d) He is not good at riding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills Leroux?

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

3. Who tells Sharpe where Leroux is hiding after the forts are taken?

4. Leroux is killed with _______________.

5. Why does Father Curtis say he was holding a gun pointed at Sharpe?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Hogan respond when he sees Sharpe in Arapiles?

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

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

6. What helps Sharpe to recuperate from his wound?

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

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

9. What causes Wellington to explode with anger? Why?

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

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