2. Why is the Cardinal protecting Ducos?
(a) They are related.
(b) Ducos saved the Cardinal's life.
(c) Ducos plans to enter the priesthood.
(d) For his wealth and frequent payments.

3. What do Sharpe and his group do while the French are firing on Ducos' estate?
(a) Watch from a hill above the estate.
(b) Attack the Cardinal's men.
(c) Penetrate deep into the building.
(d) Take out the perimeter guard.

4. Where do Sharpe and the others have to go to get into Ducos' room?
(a) The basement.
(b) The stream in the garden.
(c) The room next door.
(d) The attic.

5. How does Sharpe feel about Lucille's estate?
(a) He hates it and wants to get home.
(b) He thinks it's ugly.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He admires it.

6. What weapon does Sharpe fire at the Neapolitan soldiers?
(a) The grasshopper.
(b) Artillery.
(c) Harper's seven barrel gun.
(d) A sniper rifle.

7. What type of cannon does Ducos purchase for his location?
(a) A double barrel.
(b) A grasshopper.
(c) An eight pounder.
(d) A split shot multiball.

8. How does Jane feel while waiting for Sharpe to return?
(a) Happy.
(b) Afraid.
(c) Angry.
(d) Anxious.

9. Why does Lucille write to Roland?
(a) To ask for an investigator to return.
(b) To file a complaint against Harper.
(c) To have Frederickson found.
(d) To clear Sharpe's name.

10. What is Rossendale practicing everyday?
(a) Shooting his pistol accurately.
(b) His explanation to Sharpe.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) His dueling skills.

11. Where does Frederickson say he'd like to visit once his name is cleared?
(a) Vienna.
(b) America.
(c) Spain.
(d) Rome.

12. Where does Harper go when he leaves Sharpe?
(a) To Rome.
(b) To Vienna.
(c) To Ireland.
(d) To France.

13. What does most of London society believe Sharpe will do with Jane upon his return?
(a) Get her pregnant.
(b) Discard her.
(c) Kill her.
(d) Beat her.

14. Where does Ducos hide when Sharpe and the others breach the room?
(a) Behind a curtain.
(b) Behind the door.
(c) On the balcony.
(d) Under the desk.

15. In what season does Sharpe stay at Lucille's while recuperating?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.