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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the British getting ready to do at the beginning of this book?
(a) Accept terms from Spain.
(b) Invade the African coast.
(c) Surround Paris.
(d) Invade Toulouse.

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

3. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Pistols.
(b) Swords.
(c) Knives.
(d) Rapiers.

4. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?
(a) Sycorax.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) War Lord.
(d) Dancer.

5. How does Ducos plan to get even with Sharpe?
(a) Have him assassinated.
(b) Steal his fortune through his wife.
(c) Kidnap his wife.
(d) Make it look as if he took Napoleon's treasure.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?

3. Why would the French army have to fight to defend France?

4. Why does Sharpe continue to wear his tattered uniform?

5. What company does Harper join in Chapter 1?

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