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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what does Frederickson scoff concerning Sharpe's and Harper's lives?
(a) Claiming to be the best soldiers in the British military.
(b) Saying Frederickson is the best leader in the unit.
(c) Claiming they will kill Napoleon.
(d) Claiming they are happily married.

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

3. What does Jane believe would happen if Sharpe accepts his accolades?
(a) She would be invited to the royal palace.
(b) She would be popular in society.
(c) They would be rich.
(d) He would be knighted.

4. Under what rule is Bordeaux when Sharpe and Frederickson are there?
(a) There is no ruling authority.
(b) A British governor.
(c) Military justice.
(d) A French mayor.

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

6. Who leads the voluntary repositioning of Nairn's forces?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Frederickson.
(c) Nairn.
(d) Harper.

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

8. At what age does Sharpe join the military?
(a) Seventeen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Sixteen.

9. How does Frederickson act after being told the charges?
(a) Confused.
(b) Level-headed.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Angry.

10. What does Bampfylde do the night before his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Quits the military.
(b) Gets married.
(c) Gets drunk.
(d) Sleeps.

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

12. What is the situation in Bordeaux when the three friends arrive there?
(a) Chaotic.
(b) Happy.
(c) Dreary.
(d) Calm.

13. How would Lucille be described?
(a) Moody.
(b) Attractive and vivacious.
(c) Shy and retiring.
(d) Plain but nice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Sharpe and Frederickson decide they should do about the charges against them?

3. Why does Sharpe continue to wear his tattered uniform?

4. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?

5. How do Sharpe, Harper and Frederickson celebrate the event in question # 47?

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