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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would the French army have to fight to defend France?
(a) The Moors have invaded France.
(b) Britain wants to add France to its Empire.
(c) Napoleon refuses the peace terms.
(d) The Spainish are invading France and England.

2. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?
(a) To help in an organized retreat.
(b) To assault a central strong point in the line.
(c) To save Sharpe's forces.
(d) To take down the Imperial Guard.

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

4. What do Sharpe and his group do at Ducos' estate?
(a) Take down the gate.
(b) Sneak into the perimeter.
(c) Raze it with cannon fire.
(d) Set it on fire.

5. What is the final outcome of the battle at Ducos' villa?
(a) The English and French forces take the Cardinal hostage and leave.
(b) The English and French forces are arrested.
(c) The English and French forces have to fight their way out.
(d) The English and French forces escape.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe receive from his financial agent as he is on the way to Bordeaux?

2. At the beginning of the Prologue for what is Sharpe preparing?

3. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?

4. Why do Sharpe, Frederickson, and Harper go to the Kingdom of Naples?

5. What does Sharpe believe Jane is doing with his money?

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