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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lavisser say to Willsen?
(a) Nothing.
(b) That Willsen would be an embarrassment in Copenhagen.
(c) That Lavisser is actually French.
(d) That Willsen's father was an embarrassment in Copenhagen.

2. What is Sharpe's present assignment in the Army?
(a) Quartermaster.
(b) Cavalry.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Artillery.

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

4. What does Sharpe ask his childhood friend?
(a) If Sharpe's brother still lives around there.
(b) If he minds that there will be trouble later.
(c) If Sharpe's mother is still alive.
(d) If the man's sister is still around.

5. Why does Willsen teach?
(a) He has been commanded to do so by his superior officer.
(b) He cannot support his family on his army pay alone.
(c) He does not teach; he is in the Army.
(d) He likes to show young men the correct way to fight with swords.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hocking say Sharpe can do while waiting?

2. Who is Jem Hocking?

3. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?

4. Who is Barker?

5. What does Sharpe's former friend say about Hocking?

(see the answer key)

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