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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality is Harper?
(a) Irish.
(b) American.
(c) Scottish.
(d) English.

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

3. What do Fredrickson's men call him in affection?
(a) Sweet William.
(b) Bear head.
(c) One-eyed Willie.
(d) Junk yard dog.

4. How do Sharpe, Harper and Frederickson celebrate the event in question # 47?
(a) Play cards all night.
(b) Quit the military.
(c) Get drunk.
(d) Go out for a fancy dinner.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?

2. What is the name of the Royal battleship that is in the harbor of St. Jean de Luz?

3. What is Toulouse?

4. At what age does Sharpe join the military?

5. What happens to General Calvet during the assault on Toulouse?

(see the answer key)

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