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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Fredrickson fumble to open his watch at the opening of the novel?
(a) He is wearing gloves.
(b) Sharpe is pushing on his arm.
(c) The watch latch is stuck.
(d) He is sneezing.

2. What is the month and year in which this book begins?
(a) May, 1815.
(b) February, 1819.
(c) September, 1814.
(d) March, 1814.

3. Where does Fredrickson lose an eye?
(a) In Paris.
(b) In a battle in Spain.
(c) At Teste de Buch.
(d) At the battle of Waterloo.

4. 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) Against the river bridges going into Toulouse.
(d) On the inner square of Toulouse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harper arrive at the dueling site?

2. What nationality is Harper?

3. What does Bampfylde do the night before his duel with Sharpe?

4. What does Sharpe give Jane before she leaves for England?

5. From where did Sharpe get his uniform pants?

(see the answer key)

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