View a FREE sample

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) Ankle length riding boots.
(b) Knee high riding boots.
(c) Brown, steel toed boots.
(d) Moccasins.

2. Where does Sharpe obtain his fortune over which he gives Jane power?
(a) He inherited it.
(b) The battle of Vitoria.
(c) The Battle of Toulouse.
(d) It was given to him as part of his knighting.

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

4. What is the name of the Royal battleship that is in the harbor of St. Jean de Luz?
(a) Hearty Heart.
(b) British Pride.
(c) Peril.
(d) Vengeance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?

2. Why does Fredrickson fumble to open his watch at the opening of the novel?

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

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

5. What nationality is Harper?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 257 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample