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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What company does Harper join in Chapter 1?
(a) The Royal Guards.
(b) Frederickson's company.
(c) The Blue Coats.
(d) Bampfylde's Marines.

3. What nationality is Harper?
(a) Irish.
(b) English.
(c) Scottish.
(d) American.

4. What is Château Lassan?
(a) A motel in the Swiss Alps.
(b) Henri's brother's house.
(c) The residence of Henri Lassan.
(d) A famous bed and breakfast inn.

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

6. How do Sharpe, Harper and Frederickson celebrate the event in question # 47?
(a) Play cards all night.
(b) Go out for a fancy dinner.
(c) Get drunk.
(d) Quit the military.

7. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Return to England.
(b) Transfer to the navy under her uncle.
(c) Move to America.
(d) Go to Africa.

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

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

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

11. In what role does Harper join Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) As an old army friend.
(b) As their superior officer.
(c) As a servant.
(d) As a body guard.

12. What is Sharpe's and Frederickson's status after being detained?
(a) Arrested and tried.
(b) Confined but not arrested.
(c) Release after an inquiry.
(d) Put into chains.

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

14. How much money does Sharpe have in the bank in London?
(a) Ten thousand guineas.
(b) Eighteen thousand guineas.
(c) A hundred pounds.
(d) Four thousand guineas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of major assault do Nairn's troops participate?

2. Who comes to Château Lassan concerning the charges against Sharpe and Frederickson?

3. How much of Sharpe's money has Jane withdrawn?

4. Why is a duel called "grass before breakfast?"

5. Why are Sharpe and Frederickson detained?

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