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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shows Sharpe the secret doorway at Helena's house?

2. Why does Robin not notice when things are stolen off of his uniform?

3. Who calls Sharpe a disgrace at Helena's party?

4. Who introduces Sharpe to La Marquesa?

5. Where is Helena's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell his men their job is during the assault on the French forts?

2. What is Jack Spears' job?

3. What is Helena's biggest fear?

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

5. What does Sharpe say to Helena about Wellington's battle abilities?

6. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

7. What does Harper find in the last fort while searching for Leroux's body?

8. What does Sharpe offer a reward for, and why is this so significant?

9. What does El Mirador mean, and why is that significant to Helena?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Sharpe's opinion of Father Curtis change so dramatically over the course of this book, and why is this change so significant?

Essay Topic 2

How has Sharpe responded to being raised in an orphanage, and what significance does this fact have on the plot itself?

Essay Topic 3

Fear is something Sharpe is well acquainted with in his military career. What are some of the most noteworthy examples of this, and how do these instances affect Sharpe's career?

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