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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sharpe throw off Hocking's bodyguards in the hallway?
(a) By yelling and pretending to be Hocking.
(b) By throwing a lit piece of dynamite in the hall.
(c) By shooting the lights out.
(d) By releasing a badger in the hall.

2. Why is Baird in a foul mood the next morning?
(a) The King wants Baird's army to return to India in two weeks.
(b) His wife was mad at him.
(c) Hangover.
(d) The Duke of Wellington upbraids him for a protocol error.

3. Who is Ole Skovaard?
(a) The name on the paper Pumphrey gives Sharpe.
(b) The farmer who treats Sharpe's wounds.
(c) The leader of the Danish cavalry that is hunting Sharpe.
(d) The sailor who gives Sharpe a ride across the harbor.

4. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?
(a) The Drummer boys.
(b) The crime head of this section of the slums.
(c) His former girlfriend.
(d) His father.

5. What is Captain Willsen doing at the opening to Chapter 1?
(a) Drinking in a tavern.
(b) Marching his troops.
(c) Archery.
(d) Fencing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is initially shocked when Bang and Sharpe arrive at their destination?

2. What is Willsen's main concern about where he and Lavisser are going?

3. Where are Willsen and Lavisser going together in several days?

4. What does Baird ask about Wellesley?

5. What does Baird advise Sharpe to do on his next assignment?

(see the answer key)

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