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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. What do the Spanish think about Sharpe being sentenced to hanging?
(a) It is right.
(b) They don't have an opinion.
(c) It is too good and quick.
(d) It is wrong, he didn't do it.

2. What will happen to the Marques' fortune?
(a) It will go to the church.
(b) The Marques brother will get it.
(c) Ducos will get it.
(d) Helene will get it.

3. What kind of weapon does Angel carry?
(a) A cavalry sword.
(b) A Bowie knife.
(c) A Baker rifle.
(d) A hunting bow.

4. Why was Sharpe's execution staged?
(a) Politics.
(b) To please Helene.
(c) To set Sharpe up for spying.
(d) To get another man hung.

5. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?
(a) Courage.
(b) Rifle.
(c) Carbine.
(d) Sharpshooter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hogan warn Sharpe about with the French?

2. What does Hogan tell Sharpe he has to do?

3. What does Sharpe do against the French in Chapter 1?

4. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?

5. How does Sharpe threaten the Mother Superior?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is La Marquesa angry in Chapter Eight and what happens in her encounter with Hacha?

2. Why can't Wellington execute Sharpe and what does Hogan tell Sharpe about his mission?

3. What is Sharpe observing in Chapter Ten and what does he think about his horse?

4. What is Sharpe doing against the French in Chapter One?

5. What evidence does Major Vaughn use against Sharpe and what does he say is Sharpe's motivation? How does Sharpe respond to the Major's suppositions?

6. What does Ducos do to set La Marquesa up to do his bidding?

7. Why is el Matarife at an inn near the Convent of the Heavens and what does he do about Wellington's request?

8. Why does Leroy confront Sharpe and what does he want Sharpe to do?

9. What does Father Hacha think to accomplish with his actions?

10. What is el Matarife doing with a prisoner when Sharpe meets him at the inn and what does Sharpe do about it?

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