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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Harper do to lower Sharpe's fever?
(a) Pours buckets of water on him.
(b) Has servants wave frond fans over him.
(c) Puts him in a cold bath.
(d) Gives him quinine.

2. What does Hogan take from Leroux when he is dead?
(a) El Mirador's papers.
(b) His sword.
(c) A picture of Helena.
(d) His ring.

3. Whom does Sharpe watch through the telescope at Arapiles?
(a) Helena.
(b) Montmount.
(c) Harper.
(d) Wellington.

4. Why does Sharpe not leave with the rest of his unit?
(a) He is not healed yet.
(b) He is on a mission.
(c) Hogan told him to come the next week.
(d) He wants one more night with Helena.

5. The British Army pretends they are retreating to _____________.
(a) Portugal.
(b) Luxemborg.
(c) Spain.
(d) France.

6. Where does Sharpe first shoot Leroux?
(a) His chest.
(b) His arm.
(c) His leg.
(d) His back.

7. Why does Spears not want to see a doctor about his wounds?
(a) He knows he is dying.
(b) He is afraid of doctors.
(c) He wants to stay with his comrades.
(d) He will be shamed.

8. What causes a hole in French infantry?
(a) A horse.
(b) A cannon.
(c) Leroux's departure.
(d) Sharpe's departure.

9. Why does Sharpe feel be has betrayed someone when he is at Arapiles?
(a) He did not follow the doctor's orders.
(b) He told a lie.
(c) He gave the enemy information.
(d) He did not join the fight.

10. Whom does Sharpe feel he has betrayed while fighting at Arapiles?
(a) Leroux.
(b) Helena.
(c) Harper.
(d) Father Curtis.

11. Who predicts a British victory while talking to Sharpe?
(a) The nurse maid.
(b) Father Curtis.
(c) Jack Spears.
(d) El Mirador.

12. Where is Leroux fleeing to after the battle at Arapiles?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Paris.
(c) Marseilles.
(d) London.

13. What does Leroux refuse to do when face to face with Sharpe?
(a) Fight.
(b) Surrender.
(c) Reveal his full name.
(d) Give up the papers.

14. What causes Wellington to explode in anger?
(a) Spears leaves his post for El Mirador.
(b) Helena is outed as a spy.
(c) Sharpe has died.
(d) The Spanish let the French flee.

15. Why is Sharpe angry at himself over Helena?
(a) He betrayed her.
(b) He was tricked by her.
(c) He failed her.
(d) He fell in love with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What orders does Sharpe continuously break?

2. What does Helena send for Sharpe the morning after Sharpe lies to her?

3. What have the French stolen from El Mirador?

4. What is Albe de Tormes?

5. Why is Harper taken into custody?

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