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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bampfylde do the night before his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Quits the military.
(b) Gets drunk.
(c) Sleeps.
(d) Gets married.

2. How do Sharpe, Harper and Frederickson celebrate the event in question # 47?
(a) Play cards all night.
(b) Quit the military.
(c) Get drunk.
(d) Go out for a fancy dinner.

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

4. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?
(a) To take down the Imperial Guard.
(b) To save Sharpe's forces.
(c) To assault a central strong point in the line.
(d) To help in an organized retreat.

5. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?
(a) It is the result of his faith.
(b) It cam't last.
(c) It comes from the rabbit's foot he wore.
(d) It is due to his skill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would the French army have to fight to defend France?

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

3. What nationality is Harper?

4. What color is Sharpe's uniform jacket?

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

(see the answer key)

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