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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Sharpe's position with Nairn's company?
(a) Platoon Leader.
(b) Military Strategy Adviser.
(c) Captain.
(d) Chief of Staff.

2. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?
(a) It is due to his skill.
(b) It comes from the rabbit's foot he wore.
(c) It is the result of his faith.
(d) It cam't last.

3. What does Sharpe believe Jane is doing with his money?
(a) Supporting her family.
(b) Spending it on a lover.
(c) Trying a new investment.
(d) Buying him a surprise.

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

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

6. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?
(a) On the deck of a ship.
(b) On a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
(c) In the forest.
(d) On a sandy beach.

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

8. 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.

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

10. What are the British getting ready to do at the beginning of this book?
(a) Invade the African coast.
(b) Invade Toulouse.
(c) Surround Paris.
(d) Accept terms from Spain.

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

12. 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.

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

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

15. Who helps Sharpe and Frederickson with their plan?
(a) Harper.
(b) Captain Calvert.
(c) Sanderson.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What nationality is Harper?

3. With whom does Jane begin to associate in London?

4. How do Sharpe and Frederickson enter the Château Lassan?

5. Why do Nairn's forces voluntarily reposition themselves when fighting at Toulouse?

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