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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what role does Harper join Sharpe and Frederickson?

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

3. Who do Sharpe and Frederickson meet near Bordeaux's gates?

4. Why is Lassan demoralized?

5. Where is Sharpe ordered to go after the Battle of Toulouse?

(see the answer key)

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