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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nationality is Harper?
(a) American.
(b) Scottish.
(c) English.
(d) Irish.

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

3. Why does Lucille draw a pistol on Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) She thinks they killed Henri.
(b) She thinks they're brigands.
(c) She can't see them in the dark.
(d) She thinks they are going to rape her.

4. What is Toulouse?
(a) The residence of Napoleon.
(b) A fortified and garrisoned city.
(c) The capital building of France.
(d) A French fort on the Seine River.

5. Why does Fredrickson fumble to open his watch at the opening of the novel?
(a) The watch latch is stuck.
(b) He is sneezing.
(c) He is wearing gloves.
(d) Sharpe is pushing on his arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Harper arrive at the dueling site?

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

3. How do British authorities feel about the person who arranged the charges against Sharp and Frederickson?

4. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?

5. Under what rule is Bordeaux when Sharpe and Frederickson are there?

(see the answer key)

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