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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What worries Lavisser?
(a) That Peyman will talk to Sharpe using another interpreter.
(b) That there was an intruder in his home the night before.
(c) That Peyman will learn Lavisser is a double agent.
(d) That the Crown Prince will learn of Visser.

2. What do Brown and Belling explain to Sharpe about his commission?
(a) Sharpe cannot sell it.
(b) It expires in two years.
(c) It can be passed on to Sharpe's son if and when Sharpe has a son.
(d) It is provisional.

3. Why does Sharpe stay in the wagon as it starts moving?
(a) It is headed towards Copenhagen.
(b) He can hear the cavalry questioning the driver.
(c) He is asleep.
(d) He is too tired to move.

4. How long has it been since Sharpe has seen Wellesley?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 8 years.

5. What happens on Friday night in the slums where Sharpe is?
(a) The King's men round up several criminals to make it look like they are cleaning up the area.
(b) Tenants bring their rent to Hocking.
(c) The street cleaners go through the area very quickly but not thoroughly.
(d) Most men get drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wellesley order Sharpe to take to General Cathcart?

2. How man guineas did England actually send with Lavisser?

3. What does Sharpe tell Hocking before Sharpe kills the man?

4. What is the person in the chair on the lawn doing?

5. Where is Astrid?

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