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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe receive from his financial agent as he is on the way to Bordeaux?
(a) A letter.
(b) A package.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A cable.

2. How do Lucille and Sharpe feel towards each other by the end of Chapter 11?
(a) They're indifferent to each other.
(b) They are irritated with each other.
(c) They are fond of each other.
(d) They detest each other.

3. How does Ducos plan to get even with Sharpe?
(a) Have him assassinated.
(b) Steal his fortune through his wife.
(c) Make it look as if he took Napoleon's treasure.
(d) Kidnap his wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jane interrogated by British officials?

2. Who stops Sharpe and Frederickson?

3. What do Ducos's defensive preparations at his location say?

4. What does Sharpe learn as he is recovering?

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

(see the answer key)

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