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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does d'Alembord notice about how Jane feels about Sharpe?
(a) She is angry at him.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She is missing him too much.
(d) She is unconcerned about him.

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

3. Who finally captures Ducos?
(a) Frederickson.
(b) Sharpe.
(c) Calvet.
(d) Harper.

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

5. How does Sharpe act upon being told the charges?
(a) Flustered and argumentative.
(b) Sarcastic.
(c) Calm.
(d) Talkative.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of cannon does Ducos purchase for his location?

2. Where do Ducos and his last men make a stand?

3. What do Ducos's defensive preparations at his location say?

4. Why does Sharpe continue to wear his tattered uniform?

5. How do Sharpe and Calvet plan to escape?

(see the answer key)

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