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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?
(a) Captain.
(b) Platoon Leader.
(c) Chief of Staff.
(d) Military Strategy Adviser.

2. At the beginning of the Prologue for what is Sharpe preparing?
(a) His death.
(b) His wife having a baby.
(c) A battle with the French.
(d) His brother's wedding.

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

4. Who leads the voluntary repositioning of Nairn's forces?
(a) Harper.
(b) Nairn.
(c) Frederickson.
(d) Sharpe.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Harper arrive at the dueling site?

3. What nationality is Harper?

4. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?

5. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?

(see the answer key)

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