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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. How many French forts are across the river from Salamanca?

2. How does Sharpe feel about the city where he is stationed?

3. What position does Marmont hold?

4. Where is Leroux from?

5. Why does Sharpe hesitate to go to Helena's party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

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

4. How is Leroux able to escape from Sharpe at the college?

5. What is the main purpose of Sharpe's light infantry unit?

6. What is Leroux's job in this novel?

7. How does Sharpe help the retreating British after the failed assault on the French forts?

8. What is Sharpe impressed by when he first meets Leroux?

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

10. Why does Helena say she doesn't ask higher ranked people than Sharpe about the battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pride is a very basic and obvious trait of Sharpe's. What is the difference between pride and confidence, and where in the book do these two traits appear? Are they benefits or burdens to Sharpe in his career?

Essay Topic 2

What is Sharpe's leadership style, and how did this affect his military career?

Essay Topic 3

There were a number of sacrifices made by Sharpe and the people around him. What are some examples of this, and who is most impacted by these sacrifices?

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