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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 they are happily married.
(b) Saying Frederickson is the best leader in the unit.
(c) Claiming to be the best soldiers in the British military.
(d) Claiming they will kill Napoleon.

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

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

4. Where does Fredrickson take shelter from the wind in the opening of the novel?
(a) In a small lodge.
(b) Behind a large boulder.
(c) Under a tall, broad oak tree.
(d) In the lee of some stunted pine trees.

5. What is thinning the ranks of the British forces in Chapter 4?
(a) Too many casualties.
(b) Too many injuries.
(c) They send most of them to America.
(d) Many desertions.

6. With what is the port of St. Jean de Luz filled?
(a) Merchant ships and fishing boats.
(b) Dead bodies.
(c) French battleships.
(d) Pods of dolphins.

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

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

9. What does Henri Lassan do after the war ends?
(a) Opens a law firm.
(b) Becomes a priest.
(c) Marries.
(d) Returns home.

10. Of what are Sharpe and Frederickson accused?
(a) Stealing a fortune.
(b) Faking a supply requisition.
(c) Disobeying an order.
(d) Killing the Prince of Orange.

11. Why is a duel called "grass before breakfast?"
(a) They are fought at dawn usually on a lawn.
(b) You throw a piece of grass to see how the wind blows before a duel.
(c) One person may end up six feet under the grass.
(d) Duels are never fought at night in mud.

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

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

14. Why does Napoleon want to hide his treasure?
(a) He fears he may lose the war.
(b) He wants to move to America.
(c) He is angry at his wife.
(d) He thinks his officers are stealing from him.

15. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?
(a) To assault a central strong point in the line.
(b) To help in an organized retreat.
(c) To save Sharpe's forces.
(d) To take down the Imperial Guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe give Jane before she leaves for England?

2. What is the name of the Royal battleship that is in the harbor of St. Jean de Luz?

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

4. What nationality is Harper?

5. What does Sharpe believe Jane is doing with his money?

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