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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. Why does Sharpe not like the idea of a prisoner exchange?
(a) He doesn't want a famous French murderer to be exchanged for him.
(b) He likes the idea so he can get back to his unit.
(c) He is not going by his real name and will not be known to the Biritsh.
(d) He fears his enemies in the British army will pretend they don't know him.

2. Where does Sharpe stop briefly when coming in after the battle of Vitoria?
(a) In the British baggage train.
(b) Near the river.
(c) Helene's carriage.
(d) In Verginy's tent.

3. For what are Sharpe and Angel searching?
(a) The Fifth Division.
(b) General Jourdan.
(c) The Duke of Orange.
(d) Angel's wife.

4. How can La Marquesa regain her wealth?
(a) By Sharpe getting word to Wellington.
(b) By Sharpe killing the Duke of Wellington.
(c) By Montbrun being killed.
(d) By Sharpe killing Ducos.

5. What does Sharpe notice Helene has?
(a) Lice.
(b) Scabies.
(c) A severe skin rash.
(d) Fleas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sharpe and Angel decide to do when Angel finds Sharpe?

2. Who do the men think Sharpe is when he arrives?

3. Who does La Marquesa think she sees at Vitoria?

4. What does Marshal Jourdan believe is a feint?

5. What does the Battalion do when they finally recognize Sharpe?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does La Marquesa do after it is obvious the British have won and what happens to her?

2. What do Sharpe and Harper discover about Helene and what do they do?

3. Why does Sharpe call for a bath and what does Helene ask of him?

4. What do the British cavalry do at Vitoria and how does Jourdan respond? What does Jourdan think of the French prospects at Vitoria?

5. Who does Sharpe think of when leading the troops and what does he do with the troops?

6. What happens when Sharpe arrives at the Fifth Division?

7. How does Sharpe escape from Verigny?

8. What happens after Sharpe enters Burgos?

9. What does Sharpe do when el Matarife shows up at the inn? How does that end?

10. What does General Verigny ask from Sharpe and what is his response?

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