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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to General Calvet during the assault on Toulouse?
(a) He is killed.
(b) He evades harm or capture.
(c) He is wounded.
(d) He is taken prisoner.

2. What main types of French people are wandering Bordeaux?
(a) French Imperial Guard.
(b) Maimed soldiers, widows, orphans, and cast-off army-wives.
(c) Women and children.
(d) French army officers.

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

4. Why does Lucille draw a pistol on Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) She can't see them in the dark.
(b) She thinks they are going to rape her.
(c) She thinks they killed Henri.
(d) She thinks they're brigands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Jane interrogated by British officials?

2. What do Sharpe and his friends plan to do in Bordeaux?

3. Why does Napoleon want to hide his treasure?

4. Chapter 6 recounts the lengthy history of Henri Lassan's progenitors and their role in overseeing Château Lassan. Based on the previous sentence, what might progenitors mean?

5. What does Bampfylde do the night before his duel with Sharpe?

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