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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Napoleon entrust his treasure?
(a) Comte de Wilder.
(b) Governor Buchan.
(c) A captain in the Spanish navy.
(d) A major in the French army.

2. Why is Jane interrogated by British officials?
(a) They think she is a spy.
(b) She is caught stealing clothing from a well known store.
(c) Because of Sharpe's money which she has.
(d) She threatens a member of parliament.

3. Where do Sharpe, Frederickson and Harper go when they leave Bordeaux?
(a) Arcachon.
(b) England.
(c) Africa.
(d) Paris.

4. What kind of celebration does Henri have in Chapter 8?
(a) Betrothal celebration.
(b) The opening of his law firm.
(c) His fortieth birthday.
(d) Entrance to the priesthood.

5. Who has arranged the charges against Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) Nairn.
(b) Lassan.
(c) Clavet.
(d) Ducos.

6. By what other designation is Henri's sister Lucille known?
(a) The Lassan matriarch.
(b) The widow Castineau.
(c) Lucille d'Lassan.
(d) Lucille Castineau d'Ambler.

7. Who comes to Château Lassan concerning the charges against Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) Monsieur Roland.
(b) Ducos.
(c) General Calvet.
(d) Monsieur Crumbles.

8. With whom does Jane begin to associate in London?
(a) John Richardson.
(b) Her sister's friends.
(c) A man from her home town.
(d) A poor but titled widow.

9. What do Sharpe and Frederickson say about the charges?
(a) They deny them.
(b) They say they returned all of it.
(c) They say it was Ducos.
(d) They don't say anything.

10. Where does Fredrickson lose an eye?
(a) At Teste de Buch.
(b) In Paris.
(c) In a battle in Spain.
(d) At the battle of Waterloo.

11. Why are Sharpe and Frederickson detained?
(a) To be presented with an award.
(b) To join a unit going to Africa.
(c) To testify in a court martial trial.
(d) For questioning.

12. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Rapiers.
(b) Swords.
(c) Pistols.
(d) Knives.

13. What happens to Sharpe when Lucille draws a pistol on him?
(a) He is shot.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He is shot at but missed.
(d) He trips and falls.

14. What does Sharpe give Jane before she leaves for England?
(a) An expensive necklace.
(b) The deed to his house.
(c) Power of attorney.
(d) A new wedding band.

15. What fortress do Sharpe and Frederickson capture?
(a) La Flantaine.
(b) The Loudese d' Capelle.
(c) Palace de Hildia.
(d) Teste de Buch.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe want Sargeant Harper to have of his in the event of his death?

3. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?

4. What does Henri Lassan do after the war ends?

5. Why would the French army have to fight to defend France?

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