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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?
(a) Sharpe is a poor shot with pistols.
(b) It is illegal and he could be killed.
(c) Bampfylde is her uncle.
(d) She likes Bampfylde.

2. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Knives.
(b) Swords.
(c) Rapiers.
(d) Pistols.

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

4. What is the name of the Royal battleship that is in the harbor of St. Jean de Luz?
(a) Hearty Heart.
(b) Peril.
(c) Vengeance.
(d) British Pride.

5. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?
(a) Military Strategy Adviser.
(b) Captain.
(c) Platoon Leader.
(d) Chief of Staff.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the Prologue for what is Sharpe preparing?

2. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?

3. What does the man from question #35 do with Napoleon's treasure?

4. With whom does Napoleon entrust his treasure?

5. Who leads the voluntary repositioning of Nairn's forces?

(see the answer key)

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