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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Frederickson and Harper do at Lucille's house?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Woo Lucille.
(c) Plan how to get Ducos.
(d) Make extensive repairs.

2. At what age does Sharpe join the military?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Seventeen.

3. Why are Sharpe and Frederickson detained?
(a) To testify in a court martial trial.
(b) For questioning.
(c) To join a unit going to Africa.
(d) To be presented with an award.

4. What do Sharpe and his friends plan to do in Bordeaux?
(a) Find a wife for Frederickson.
(b) Get a room in the tavern.
(c) Board a ship.
(d) Go to the market square.

5. Who comes to Château Lassan concerning the charges against Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) General Calvet.
(b) Ducos.
(c) Monsieur Crumbles.
(d) Monsieur Roland.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Lucille turning down Frederickson's proposal?

2. Who helps Sharpe and Frederickson with their plan?

3. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?

4. Who gives Ducos's address to Frederickson?

5. Why does Fredrickson fumble to open his watch at the opening of the novel?

(see the answer key)

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