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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an intercepted message written on that Hogan holds?

2. For what is Hagman known?

3. How does Delmas die?

4. Mirador is the leader of __________.

5. The secret doorway at Helena's house is hidden by ______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sharpe explain his absences to Spears?

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

3. What is Helena's biggest fear?

4. How does Leroux plan to complete his job in France?

5. What does Sharpe tell his men their job is during the assault on the French forts?

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

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

8. How was Spears wounded, and how did that happen?

9. What does Harper find in the last fort while searching for Leroux's body?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Which person did you relate to the most in this book? Why? How did this person change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 2

Share was involved in a few different wars during his lifetime. How did these wars differ from each other, and what lessons did he learn from each experience?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Sharpe's opinion of Father Curtis change so dramatically over the course of this book, and why is this change so significant?

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