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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?
(a) It cam't last.
(b) It is the result of his faith.
(c) It is due to his skill.
(d) It comes from the rabbit's foot he wore.

2. In what type of major assault do Nairn's troops participate?
(a) Against the front gates of Toulouse.
(b) Against the ridgeline forming Toulouse's principle defense.
(c) On the inner square of Toulouse.
(d) Against the river bridges going into Toulouse.

3. At what age does Sharpe join the military?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Seventeen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Sixteen.

4. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?
(a) She doesn't believe in war.
(b) It is very important to her.
(c) She hates it.
(d) She is indifferent.

5. What does Napoleon do right before the Battle of Toulouse?
(a) Abdicates.
(b) Runs away to an island in the Mediterranean.
(c) Flees to Spain.
(d) Commits suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What company does Harper join in Chapter 1?

2. At what does Frederickson scoff concerning Sharpe's and Harper's lives?

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

4. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?

5. What type of boots does Sharpe wear with his uniform?

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