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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Baird want Sharpe to do what he has asked?
(a) Starting the next morning.
(b) In a few days.
(c) In a month or two after special training.
(d) Sharpe has said absolutely not to Baird's request.

2. What does Sharpe hope about the murder?
(a) It will start a domino effect.
(b) No one else gets blamed.
(c) It will free some of the girls who are basically slaves.
(d) It will be published in the London times.

3. What is Willsen's main concern about where he and Lavisser are going?
(a) Understanding the culture of the Russians.
(b) Keeping Lavisser safe.
(c) Being a goodwill ambassador.
(d) Understanding the culture of the Danes.

4. What do the British fear about what may happen in Denmark?
(a) The French may try to seize the Danish naval fleet.
(b) The Danes may start privateering for the French.
(c) The French may start recruiting Danes.
(d) The Danes may fall to Napoleon's forces.

5. Whose life did Sharpe save that resulted in the commission?
(a) Sir Arthur Wellesley.
(b) The Duke of Nottingham.
(c) The Earl of Notthingham.
(d) The Earl of Weston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Grace?

2. Why is Willsen surprised to encounter Lavisser?

3. Why does Willsen teach?

4. Who does Hocking think Sharpe is?

5. What does Sharpe do after throwing the sand?

(see the answer key)

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