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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. What does Spears encourage Sharpe to do?
(a) Take the money offered to him.
(b) Tell Helena his fears.
(c) Woo Helena.
(d) Run from the army.

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

3. How much of a lead does Sharpe think Leroux has on him?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 1 hour.

4. A telescope at the fort is aimed at _____________.
(a) The military headquarters.
(b) Helena's balcony.
(c) The other fort.
(d) A brothel.

5. What kind of transportation is coming for Leroux?
(a) A carriage.
(b) A horse.
(c) A wagon.
(d) A train.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe feel about the city where he is stationed?

2. How many barrells does Harper's big gun have?

3. Where does this book take place?

4. Why does Sharpe not shoot Leroux when he rides away?

5. What does Sharpe do during Helena's party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does El Mirador mean, and why is that significant to Helena?

3. How is Sharpe wounded after the battle?

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

5. How was Leroux able to avoid detection from Sharpe and Harper during the battle?

6. What is Sharpe impressed by when he first meets Leroux?

7. Why is Sharpe taken to Connelley's tent?

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

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

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

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