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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 Sharpe's former friend say about Hocking?
(a) The man is a many times over murderer.
(b) The man keeps his word.
(c) The man is never alone.
(d) Not to deal with the man ever.

2. Why does Willsen know the name of the young Captain who speaks to him, though they haven't met?
(a) The man is speaking Russian.
(b) The man is speaking Spanish.
(c) The man is speaking Danish.
(d) The man is speaking Italian.

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

4. What does Sharpe doubt?
(a) That someone will take over Hocking's business.
(b) That anyone cares that Hocking is dead.
(c) That Hocking had very much money.
(d) That anyone will suspect him of the murder of Hocking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens on Friday night in the slums where Sharpe is?

2. What does Sharpe do when Hocking brings him a young girl?

3. Why is Willsen surprised to encounter Lavisser?

4. What do Willsen and Lavisser have in common?

5. What does Sharpe first demand of Hocking before slashing his face?

(see the answer key)

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