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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fortress do Sharpe and Frederickson capture?
(a) La Flantaine.
(b) Palace de Hildia.
(c) Teste de Buch.
(d) The Loudese d' Capelle.

2. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?
(a) Red floats.
(b) Lobster pots.
(c) Lines off of fishing poles.
(d) Fish nets.

3. What does d'Alembord notice about Jane when he goes to see her in Chapter 10?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) The marked change in her.
(c) That she is sick.
(d) That she has moved a lover into her house.

4. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?
(a) It cam't last.
(b) It is the result of his faith.
(c) It comes from the rabbit's foot he wore.
(d) It is due to his skill.

5. What is the situation in Bordeaux when the three friends arrive there?
(a) Happy.
(b) Chaotic.
(c) Calm.
(d) Dreary.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what age does Sharpe join the military?

2. How much of Sharpe's money has Jane withdrawn?

3. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?

4. Why does Lucille draw a pistol on Sharpe and Frederickson?

5. How do British authorities feel about the person who arranged the charges against Sharp and Frederickson?

(see the answer key)

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