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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?
(a) On the deck of a ship.
(b) In the forest.
(c) On a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
(d) On a sandy beach.

2. Why does Sharpe continue to wear his tattered uniform?
(a) He can't afford another one.
(b) He is superstitious about it.
(c) He is sentimental about it.
(d) He left his other set at home.

3. What is Château Lassan?
(a) The residence of Henri Lassan.
(b) A famous bed and breakfast inn.
(c) Henri's brother's house.
(d) A motel in the Swiss Alps.

4. In what role does Harper join Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) As a servant.
(b) As their superior officer.
(c) As an old army friend.
(d) As a body guard.

5. What is Sharpe's and Frederickson's status after being detained?
(a) Confined but not arrested.
(b) Release after an inquiry.
(c) Arrested and tried.
(d) Put into chains.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharpe remain in France?

2. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?

3. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

4. What does d'Alembord notice about Jane when he goes to see her in Chapter 10?

5. What do Sharpe and his friends plan to do in Bordeaux?

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