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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 Napoleon want to hide his treasure?
(a) He fears he may lose the war.
(b) He thinks his officers are stealing from him.
(c) He wants to move to America.
(d) He is angry at his wife.

2. 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.

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

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

5. With whom does Napoleon entrust his treasure?
(a) Comte de Wilder.
(b) Governor Buchan.
(c) A major in the French army.
(d) A captain in the Spanish navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

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

3. What Sergeant does Ducos ask to help him steal Napoleon's treasure?

4. What is the name of Sharpe's horse?

5. What color is Sharpe's uniform jacket?

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