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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Sergeant does Ducos ask to help him steal Napoleon's treasure?
(a) Sergeant Calvert.
(b) Sergeant Challon.
(c) Sergeant Soult.
(d) Sergeant Harper.

2. What does Sharpe want Sargeant Harper to have of his in the event of his death?
(a) His horse.
(b) His uniform.
(c) His pocket watch.
(d) His weapons.

3. What are the fishermen in the waters beneath Sharpe heaving over their boats?
(a) Lobster pots.
(b) Red floats.
(c) Fish nets.
(d) Lines off of fishing poles.

4. What does Jane want Sharpe to do at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Return to England.
(b) Transfer to the navy under her uncle.
(c) Go to Africa.
(d) Move to America.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ducos plan to get even with Sharpe?

2. Where does Sharpe obtain his fortune over which he gives Jane power?

3. Why does Napoleon want to hide his treasure?

4. Why would the French army have to fight to defend France?

5. Why does Fredrickson fumble to open his watch at the opening of the novel?

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