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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Napoleon want to hide his treasure?
(a) He is angry at his wife.
(b) He wants to move to America.
(c) He thinks his officers are stealing from him.
(d) He fears he may lose the war.

5. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?
(a) White wool.
(b) Brown homespun.
(c) Leather.
(d) Black tar paper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?

2. How does Harper arrive at the dueling site?

3. What is Sharpe's and Frederickson's status after being detained?

4. Who has arranged the charges against Sharpe and Frederickson?

5. What happens to Sharpe when Lucille draws a pistol on him?

(see the answer key)

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