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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Napoleon entrust his treasure?
(a) Comte de Wilder.
(b) Governor Buchan.
(c) A captain in the Spanish navy.
(d) A major in the French army.

2. Where does Fredrickson take shelter from the wind in the opening of the novel?
(a) In a small lodge.
(b) Under a tall, broad oak tree.
(c) Behind a large boulder.
(d) In the lee of some stunted pine trees.

3. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?
(a) Chief of Staff.
(b) Military Strategy Adviser.
(c) Captain.
(d) Platoon Leader.

4. From where did Sharpe get his uniform pants?
(a) The military issued them.
(b) A colonel of Napoleon's Imperial guard.
(c) His wife, for his birthday.
(d) His mother bought them.

5. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Swords.
(b) Rapiers.
(c) Knives.
(d) Pistols.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of boots does Sharpe wear with his uniform?

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

3. What does Sharpe give Jane before she leaves for England?

4. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?

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

(see the answer key)

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