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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of major assault do Nairn's troops participate?
(a) Against the ridgeline forming Toulouse's principle defense.
(b) Against the front gates of Toulouse.
(c) Against the river bridges going into Toulouse.
(d) On the inner square of Toulouse.

2. What does Lucille wonder about Sharpe?
(a) Why the British have arrested him.
(b) Whether he will marry her.
(c) How anyone could love a man like him.
(d) How he survived the military.

3. How does Harper arrive at the dueling site?
(a) In a small boat.
(b) In a small, black carriage.
(c) By foot.
(d) On horseback.

4. What do Ducos's defensive preparations at his location say?
(a) He is protecting the Cardinal.
(b) He does not feel any danger.
(c) He knows how competent Sharpe is.
(d) He likes to be prepared.

5. What does Sharpe receive from his financial agent as he is on the way to Bordeaux?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A package.
(c) A letter.
(d) A cable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Sharpe, Frederickson and Harper go when they leave Bordeaux?

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

3. What type of behavior is Ducos beginning to exhibit?

4. What does Sharpe want Sargeant Harper to have of his in the event of his death?

5. What kind of celebration does Henri have in Chapter 8?

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