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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. Where is Sharpe placed in Chapter 6 after he is arrested?
(a) The dungeon at the governor's palace.
(b) A holding room.
(c) In the stockade.
(d) He's under house arrest.

2. What does Hacha think about the death of the Marques?
(a) It will save Spain.
(b) Sharpe had no reason to kill him.
(c) He deserved it.
(d) He was a Catholic so will go to heaven.

3. What does the condemned man do when the noose is put around his neck?
(a) Swears.
(b) Falls into the guard.
(c) Fights the guards.
(d) Smiles.

4. To where is the French marching in Chapter 10?
(a) Burgos.
(b) Paris.
(c) Madrid.
(d) De la Toulaine Geninie.

5. Why did the Marques marry Helene?
(a) Position.
(b) She was pregnant.
(c) Money.
(d) Lust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hogan promise the man in question #49 if he would hang in Sharpe's place?

2. What does Father Hacha tell the Marques about the outcome of the duel?

3. What does Sharpe do when they arrive at the convent?

4. Of what does Ducos accuse Helene?

5. To what does Hogan compare the situation with Sharpe?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Angel helping Sharpe and what kind of weapon does he carry?

2. What is d'Alembord doing to help Sharpe with his duel, what has he done in secret and how did Sharpe's last duel end?

3. What does Sharpe do when he first arrives at the convent where Helene is being held?

4. How do Sharpe and Angel get past the ambush with La Marquesa?

5. Why does Sharpe feel guilty in Chapter One?

6. Describe what the Spanish see during Sharpe's supposed execution.

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

8. 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?

9. Who is assigned to defend Sharpe and what does he tell Sharpe?

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

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