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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what does Frederickson scoff concerning Sharpe's and Harper's lives?
(a) Claiming to be the best soldiers in the British military.
(b) Claiming they will kill Napoleon.
(c) Saying Frederickson is the best leader in the unit.
(d) Claiming they are happily married.

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

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

4. Why is a duel called "grass before breakfast?"
(a) You throw a piece of grass to see how the wind blows before a duel.
(b) Duels are never fought at night in mud.
(c) They are fought at dawn usually on a lawn.
(d) One person may end up six feet under the grass.

5. How does Sharpe feel before his duel with Bampfylde?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Angry.
(c) Excited.
(d) Optimistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Napoleon entrust his treasure?

2. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

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

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

5. What does Jane believe would happen if Sharpe accepts his accolades?

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