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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. What have the French stolen from El Mirador?

2. Why does Spears say he never betrayed El Mirador?

3. What does Helena send for Sharpe the morning after Sharpe lies to her?

4. Where is a salute given to Sharpe?

5. How do the French see what is happening at Arapiles?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Sharpe keep an eye on the battle at Arapiles before he joins it?

3. Why is Harper arrested?

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

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

6. What does Sharpe know about the French attack when he hears the cannons in Arapiles?

7. What last act of kindness does Sharpe give to Spears, and why?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Share was involved in a few different wars during his lifetime. How did these wars differ from each other, and what lessons did he learn from each experience?

Essay Topic 3

How did Sharpe's relationship with Helena change over the course of this book? What caused these changes, and what significance does this have to the outcome of this plot?

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