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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?
(a) It is illegal and he could be killed.
(b) Sharpe is a poor shot with pistols.
(c) Bampfylde is her uncle.
(d) She likes Bampfylde.

2. What does Ducos do to his forces?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Fire half of them.
(c) Tell all of them to leave.
(d) Hire more men.

3. Who stops Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) An old army companion.
(b) Nairn.
(c) General Calvet.
(d) British authorities.

4. Why is Lucille's gun so effective?
(a) She shoots at her target point blank.
(b) It is her brother's large pistol.
(c) It is loaded with multiple projectiles.
(d) She shoots Sharpe at the site of an old wound.

5. What does Lucille do when Frederickson proposes marriage?
(a) Says she will think about it.
(b) Says nothing.
(c) Says yes.
(d) Gently says no.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what is the port of St. Jean de Luz filled?

2. What does the man from question #35 do with Napoleon's treasure?

3. Where does Ducos remain in Chapter 12?

4. How does d'Alembord feel when he takes his leave of Jane?

5. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

(see the answer key)

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