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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what is the port of St. Jean de Luz filled?
(a) French battleships.
(b) Merchant ships and fishing boats.
(c) Dead bodies.
(d) Pods of dolphins.

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

3. Where does Fredrickson take shelter from the wind in the opening of the novel?
(a) In the lee of some stunted pine trees.
(b) In a small lodge.
(c) Under a tall, broad oak tree.
(d) Behind a large boulder.

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

5. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?
(a) On a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
(b) In the forest.
(c) On a sandy beach.
(d) On the deck of a ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Napoleon want to hide his treasure?

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

3. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

4. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?

5. Where does Sharpe obtain his fortune over which he gives Jane power?

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