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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe continue to wear his tattered uniform?
(a) He can't afford another one.
(b) He is superstitious about it.
(c) He left his other set at home.
(d) He is sentimental about it.

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

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

4. What type of boots does Sharpe wear with his uniform?
(a) Ankle length riding boots.
(b) Knee high riding boots.
(c) Moccasins.
(d) Brown, steel toed boots.

5. Who comes to Château Lassan concerning the charges against Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) Monsieur Crumbles.
(b) Ducos.
(c) Monsieur Roland.
(d) General Calvet.

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

2. How does Jane feel about Sharpe's career?

3. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?

4. What is Toulouse?

5. Of what are Sharpe and Frederickson accused?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Toulouse and who commands it?

2. What does Henri do with his sister, Lucille?

3. What does Napoleon do when he is worried about failure and who does he use to help him?

4. What are the British organizing to do in the beginning of this book and what has occurred in their military campaign that motivates this?

5. What does Peter d'Alembord do with Shape and his companions?

6. What does Sharpe and his friends do after the battle of Toulouse?

7. Who leads the Nairn men into battle and what does he realize?

8. What do Sharpe and Frederickson decide to do and how does Harper help?

9. Where do Nairn's troops participate in the battle at Toulouse and why and where do they then move?

10. Describe Henri Lassan's sister.

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