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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The secret doorway at Helena's house is hidden by ______________.
(a) A large clock.
(b) A bookcase.
(c) A painting.
(d) A tapestry.

2. What weapon do the French fire from across the river while Leroux is escaping?
(a) Cannons.
(b) Catapults.
(c) Lit torches.
(d) Arrows.

3. Connelley is from ________________.
(a) England.
(b) Ireland.
(c) Wales.
(d) Scottland.

4. Why is a flag of truce ignored?
(a) The flag is not seen.
(b) The fort keeps fighting.
(c) The terms are not agreed upon.
(d) The law no longer applies.

5. Where is Harper from?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Ireland.
(d) Poland.

6. Mirador is the leader of __________.
(a) A rebel alliance.
(b) The British batallion.
(c) The French Legion.
(d) A group of spies.

7. Who calls Sharpe a disgrace at Helena's party?
(a) A politician.
(b) A priest.
(c) Helena.
(d) An officer.

8. What are Voltigeurs?
(a) Artillery men.
(b) Skirmish soldiers.
(c) Spies.
(d) Light infantry.

9. Why does Sharpe think one of the British soldiers is a spy?
(a) The French knowing their plans.
(b) The handwriting on Leroux's paper.
(c) He feels it in his gut.
(d) The lack of warning about Leroux.

10. What country is Sharpe fighting against?
(a) Germany.
(b) All of these.
(c) France.
(d) Poland.

11. Who accuses Sharpe of having an affair with Helena?
(a) Wellington.
(b) Spears.
(c) Fullow.
(d) Harper.

12. Why does Sharpe say Wellington did not attack when Marmont was on the field?
(a) The position was wrong.
(b) He was a fool.
(c) The French were too strong.
(d) He did not have enough forces.

13. Where is Sharpe from?
(a) Spain.
(b) Wales.
(c) America.
(d) England.

14. In whose handwriting was the paper taken from Leroux?
(a) Harper's.
(b) Napoleon's.
(c) Hogan's.
(d) Wellington's.

15. What does Wellington tell Helena he will do if Marmont retreats?
(a) Attack the next day.
(b) Withdraw his troops.
(c) Send for more troops.
(d) Create a treaty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name does Harper give Sharpe's fake girlfriend?

2. Why does Helena need Sharpe's protection?

3. How much of a lead does Sharpe think Leroux has on him?

4. What is Sharpe's main weapon in this book?

5. What did Leroux tell Sharpe was on a scrap of paper he had?

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