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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?
(a) To assault a central strong point in the line.
(b) To take down the Imperial Guard.
(c) To help in an organized retreat.
(d) To save Sharpe's forces.

2. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Transfer to the navy under her uncle.
(b) Return to England.
(c) Go to Africa.
(d) Move to America.

3. What does the man from question #35 do with Napoleon's treasure?
(a) Slip it out of the country.
(b) Bank it.
(c) Steal it.
(d) Send it to his wife.

4. What happens to Sharpe when Lucille draws a pistol on him?
(a) He trips and falls.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He is shot.
(d) He is shot at but missed.

5. What does Bampfylde do the night before his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Sleeps.
(b) Gets married.
(c) Gets drunk.
(d) Quits the military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?

2. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?

3. Where is Henri stationed at the end of the war?

4. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?

5. How does Ducos plan to get even with Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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