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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. How does Leroux get the information he needs for his leader?
(a) He uses torture.
(b) He steals important documents.
(c) All of these.
(d) He spies on them.

2. Sharpe claims he is really to have an affair with _____________.
(a) A young dairy maid.
(b) A farmer's niece.
(c) A cobbler's daughter.
(d) A school teacher.

3. Where is Leroux from?
(a) Spain.
(b) England.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

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

5. What is La MarQuesa's first name?
(a) Herriman.
(b) Henrietta.
(c) Helen.
(d) Helena.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Delmas die?

2. Who introduces Sharpe to La Marquesa?

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

4. Where is Sharpe from?

5. What do the citizens of Salamanca fire during the first battle of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What insult does Sharpe receive while he is talking to La MarQuesa, and how does he respond to this?

2. What is disappointing to Helena about the first battle she watches, and what does Spears tell her?

3. What is the main purpose of Sharpe's light infantry unit?

4. How does Sharpe spend his time after learning Helena's identity?

5. What does Sharpe find in Helena's secret room?

6. What does Sharpe offer a reward for, and why is this so significant?

7. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

8. How is Sharpe wounded after the battle?

9. What is Leroux's job in this novel?

10. Who wishes Sharpe luck before the assault on the forts, and what does Sharpe think about this?

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