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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Sergeant does Ducos ask to help him steal Napoleon's treasure?
(a) Sergeant Soult.
(b) Sergeant Challon.
(c) Sergeant Calvert.
(d) Sergeant Harper.

2. What company does Harper join in Chapter 1?
(a) The Blue Coats.
(b) The Royal Guards.
(c) Bampfylde's Marines.
(d) Frederickson's company.

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

4. What color is Sharpe's uniform jacket?
(a) Black.
(b) Bright Red.
(c) Brown.
(d) Faded green.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?

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

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

4. What does Jane believe would happen if Sharpe accepts his accolades?

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

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