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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Napoleon want to hide his treasure?
(a) He fears he may lose the war.
(b) He thinks his officers are stealing from him.
(c) He wants to move to America.
(d) He is angry at his wife.

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

3. At the beginning of the Prologue for what is Sharpe preparing?
(a) His death.
(b) A battle with the French.
(c) His wife having a baby.
(d) His brother's wedding.

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

5. In what type of major assault do Nairn's troops participate?
(a) Against the river bridges going into Toulouse.
(b) Against the front gates of Toulouse.
(c) On the inner square of Toulouse.
(d) Against the ridgeline forming Toulouse's principle defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?

2. Who leads the voluntary repositioning of Nairn's forces?

3. With what does Sharpe patch his uniform pants?

4. How do Sharpe, Harper and Frederickson celebrate the event in question # 47?

5. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?

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