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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do d'Alembord and Harper worry about concerning Jane?
(a) Jane being hurt.
(b) Sharpe's reaction.
(c) Sharpe's money.
(d) Sharpe killing Jane.

2. What does Sharpe want Sargeant Harper to have of his in the event of his death?
(a) His uniform.
(b) His weapons.
(c) His pocket watch.
(d) His horse.

3. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?
(a) She likes Bampfylde.
(b) It is illegal and he could be killed.
(c) Bampfylde is her uncle.
(d) Sharpe is a poor shot with pistols.

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

5. What does Lassan's mother demand he do?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Take care of her.
(c) Marry.
(d) Join the parliament.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ducos doing with Napoleon's old uniforms?

2. What does Ducos do to his forces?

3. Into what has Ducos converted most of Napoleon's fortune?

4. Where does Fredrickson lose an eye?

5. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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