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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the month and year in which this book begins?
(a) September, 1814.
(b) May, 1815.
(c) March, 1814.
(d) February, 1819.

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

3. Who do Sharpe and Frederickson meet near Bordeaux's gates?
(a) Captain Peter d'Alembord.
(b) Sergeant Challon.
(c) Sergeant Harper.
(d) General Nurenberg.

4. What is Toulouse?
(a) A fortified and garrisoned city.
(b) A French fort on the Seine River.
(c) The capital building of France.
(d) The residence of Napoleon.

5. At the beginning of the Prologue for what is Sharpe preparing?
(a) His death.
(b) His wife having a baby.
(c) His brother's wedding.
(d) A battle with the French.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?

2. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?

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

4. Who helps Sharpe and Frederickson with their plan?

5. Why is a duel called "grass before breakfast?"

(see the answer key)

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