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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of boots does Sharpe wear with his uniform?
(a) Knee high riding boots.
(b) Moccasins.
(c) Ankle length riding boots.
(d) Brown, steel toed boots.

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

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

4. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Return to England.
(b) Go to Africa.
(c) Move to America.
(d) Transfer to the navy under her uncle.

5. Where does Fredrickson take shelter from the wind in the opening of the novel?
(a) Under a tall, broad oak tree.
(b) In a small lodge.
(c) Behind a large boulder.
(d) In the lee of some stunted pine trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Sharpe's uniform jacket?

2. What does Sharpe give Jane before she leaves for England?

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

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

5. What happens to General Calvet during the assault on Toulouse?

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