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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Sharpe and Frederickson enter the Château Lassan?
(a) An upstairs balcony.
(b) The back door into the kitchen.
(c) The office window.
(d) Through the front door.

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

3. In what type of major assault do Nairn's troops participate?
(a) Against the river bridges going into Toulouse.
(b) Against the ridgeline forming Toulouse's principle defense.
(c) On the inner square of Toulouse.
(d) Against the front gates of Toulouse.

4. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?
(a) It is very important to her.
(b) She doesn't believe in war.
(c) She hates it.
(d) She is indifferent.

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

6. What does Sharpe ask of the man in question #86?
(a) To send word to his wife.
(b) To go with him to Teste de Buch.
(c) To find Henri Lassan.
(d) To find Ducos.

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

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

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

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

11. What do Sharpe and Frederickson decide they should do about the charges against them?
(a) File a counter charge.
(b) Obtain a lawyer from London.
(c) Go back to Teste de Buch.
(d) Escape.

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

13. Who do Sharpe and Frederickson meet near Bordeaux's gates?
(a) General Nurenberg.
(b) Sergeant Harper.
(c) Captain Peter d'Alembord.
(d) Sergeant Challon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lassan want to do with his life?

2. How does Frederickson act after being told the charges?

3. By what other designation is Henri's sister Lucille known?

4. Where do Sharpe, Frederickson and Harper go when they leave Bordeaux?

5. What does Jane believe would happen if Sharpe accepts his accolades?

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