2. Why is a duel called "grass before breakfast?"
(a) You throw a piece of grass to see how the wind blows before a duel.
(b) They are fought at dawn usually on a lawn.
(c) Duels are never fought at night in mud.
(d) One person may end up six feet under the grass.

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

4. Who leads the voluntary repositioning of Nairn's forces?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Harper.
(c) Frederickson.
(d) Nairn.

5. Where are Sharpe and Harper standing at the opening of the novel?
(a) On the deck of a ship.
(b) In the forest.
(c) On a hill overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
(d) On a sandy beach.

6. What fortress do Sharpe and Frederickson capture?
(a) Palace de Hildia.
(b) The Loudese d' Capelle.
(c) Teste de Buch.
(d) La Flantaine.

7. Who does Lucille decide is responsible for what happens to Henri and her mother?
(a) The Englishmen about whom Henri often spoke.
(b) She doesn't believe anyone is responsible.
(c) Ducos and Challon.
(d) The British bringing the plague on ships.

8. Why doesn't Jane want Sharpe to fight the duel at the beginning of the book?
(a) Bampfylde is her uncle.
(b) Sharpe is a poor shot with pistols.
(c) She likes Bampfylde.
(d) It is illegal and he could be killed.

9. With what is the port of St. Jean de Luz filled?
(a) French battleships.
(b) Dead bodies.
(c) Merchant ships and fishing boats.
(d) Pods of dolphins.

10. Where does Sharpe obtain his fortune over which he gives Jane power?
(a) The battle of Vitoria.
(b) It was given to him as part of his knighting.
(c) He inherited it.
(d) The Battle of Toulouse.

11. Under what rule is Bordeaux when Sharpe and Frederickson are there?
(a) There is no ruling authority.
(b) A French mayor.
(c) A British governor.
(d) Military justice.

12. How does Ducos plan to get even with Sharpe?
(a) Have him assassinated.
(b) Make it look as if he took Napoleon's treasure.
(c) Kidnap his wife.
(d) Steal his fortune through his wife.

13. What help does the person in question #82 give Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) Gets the guards drunk.
(b) Obtains horses for a trip.
(c) Writes the lawyer in London.
(d) Takes a counter charge to the clerk of the court.

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

15. What does Sharpe believe about his incredible luck in battle?
(a) It comes from the rabbit's foot he wore.
(b) It cam't last.
(c) It is due to his skill.
(d) It is the result of his faith.