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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe feel before his duel with Bampfylde?
(a) Nervous.
(b) Excited.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Angry.

2. Where does Sharpe obtain his fortune over which he gives Jane power?
(a) The battle of Vitoria.
(b) He inherited it.
(c) It was given to him as part of his knighting.
(d) The Battle of Toulouse.

3. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?
(a) Brown homespun.
(b) Black tar paper.
(c) White wool.
(d) Leather.

4. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?
(a) Lobster pots.
(b) Fish nets.
(c) Lines off of fishing poles.
(d) Red floats.

5. What type of boots does Sharpe wear with his uniform?
(a) Knee high riding boots.
(b) Brown, steel toed boots.
(c) Moccasins.
(d) Ankle length riding boots.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At what does Frederickson scoff concerning Sharpe's and Harper's lives?

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

5. In what type of major assault do Nairn's troops participate?

(see the answer key)

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