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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. Where is Leroux fleeing to after the battle at Arapiles?

2. How does Spears react when he hears Sharpe knows of his mission?

3. What shape of infantry protects Leroux?

4. What causes the French to gain footing in the battle at Arapiles?

5. What have the French stolen from El Mirador?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is Sharpe told not to join the battle at Arapiles?

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

7. How did Spears help Leroux?

8. Where does Sharpe stab Leroux? Why?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sharpe describes a number of his intricate plans for the military. What were some of these plans, and how were they received?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

This book takes place in a few different locations. Describe some of these settings and how they affected Sharpe. Why might Bernard Cornwell have chosen these particular places and events to share in this story line?

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