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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. In what country did Sharpe serve when he was younger?
(a) Australia.
(b) India.
(c) The United States.
(d) Germany.

2. What is one thing that makes Tubbs happy about their arrival at this fort?
(a) The men have been given three days leave.
(b) There is fine wine in the fort.
(c) The Duke has returned to England.
(d) The captured French are cooperating.

3. Of what does Tubbs take possession?
(a) The French camp followers.
(b) The French prisoners.
(c) The muskets.
(d) The wine.

4. How old is General Herault?
(a) 30.
(b) 44.
(c) 28.
(d) 37.

5. What does Harper think about Sharpe's order?
(a) Sharpe has the shakes from his bullet wound.
(b) Sharpe is being unreasonable.
(c) Sharpe is never wrong, so Harper takes him seriously.
(d) Sharpe is the one who needs sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe trying to accomplish at the bridge?

2. Through what town does Herault ride?

3. What is Major Ducos' position?

4. What does Major Tubbs suggest that Sharpe declines to do?

5. Why doesn't Sharpe want to do what Major Tubbs suggests?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Herault doing with Ducos?

2. Describe General Jean Herault.

3. About what are Sharp's men objecting and why do they stop complaining?

4. Who welcomes Sharpe to San Miguel and what is he like?

5. Briefly characterize Captain Richard Sharpe.

6. What does the author say about "Sharpe's Skirmish" in his introduction to the story?

7. How does one of the people eating together in the mess offend Sharpe, and who steps in and has his own opinion about the topic?

8. How do Sharpe and Teresa disagree about Sharpe's handling of Ensign Hickey?

9. What does Teresa want to do and what does Sharpe suggest?

10. How does Sharpe begin to prepare for the arrival of the French?

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