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

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) She likes Bampfylde.
(d) Bampfylde is her uncle.

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

3. Who stops Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) General Calvet.
(b) Nairn.
(c) An old army companion.
(d) British authorities.

4. What main types of French people are wandering Bordeaux?
(a) French army officers.
(b) Women and children.
(c) Maimed soldiers, widows, orphans, and cast-off army-wives.
(d) French Imperial Guard.

5. What do Sharpe and Frederickson decide they should do about the charges against them?
(a) Obtain a lawyer from London.
(b) Escape.
(c) File a counter charge.
(d) Go back to Teste de Buch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of behavior is Ducos beginning to exhibit?

2. What does Frederickson say to Lucille about Sharpe?

3. How does d'Alembord feel when he takes his leave of Jane?

4. What Sergeant does Ducos ask to help him steal Napoleon's treasure?

5. What type of work does Ducos do for France?

(see the answer key)

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