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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why would the French army have to fight to defend France?
(a) The Spainish are invading France and England.
(b) The Moors have invaded France.
(c) Napoleon refuses the peace terms.
(d) Britain wants to add France to its Empire.

2. What does Lassan's mother demand he do?
(a) Become a priest.
(b) Marry.
(c) Join the parliament.
(d) Take care of her.

3. Where does Fredrickson take shelter from the wind in the opening of the novel?
(a) In a small lodge.
(b) Behind a large boulder.
(c) Under a tall, broad oak tree.
(d) In the lee of some stunted pine trees.

4. Who do Sharpe and Frederickson meet near Bordeaux's gates?
(a) General Nurenberg.
(b) Captain Peter d'Alembord.
(c) Sergeant Harper.
(d) Sergeant Challon.

5. What do Henri and Lucille do often when together?
(a) Entertain their mother.
(b) Try to figure out their future.
(c) Hold seances.
(d) Play cards.

6. At what does Frederickson scoff concerning Sharpe's and Harper's lives?
(a) Claiming they will kill Napoleon.
(b) Claiming to be the best soldiers in the British military.
(c) Claiming they are happily married.
(d) Saying Frederickson is the best leader in the unit.

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

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

9. What type of weapon does Bampfylde chose for his duel with Sharpe?
(a) Pistols.
(b) Knives.
(c) Swords.
(d) Rapiers.

10. Why is Jane interrogated by British officials?
(a) They think she is a spy.
(b) She threatens a member of parliament.
(c) She is caught stealing clothing from a well known store.
(d) Because of Sharpe's money which she has.

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

12. What does Sharpe give Jane before she leaves for England?
(a) The deed to his house.
(b) Power of attorney.
(c) An expensive necklace.
(d) A new wedding band.

13. In what role does Harper join Sharpe and Frederickson?
(a) As an old army friend.
(b) As a body guard.
(c) As their superior officer.
(d) As a servant.

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

15. How does Frederickson act after being told the charges?
(a) Confused.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Level-headed.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the situation in Bordeaux when the three friends arrive there?

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

3. What happens to General Calvet during the assault on Toulouse?

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

5. What Sergeant does Ducos ask to help him steal Napoleon's treasure?

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