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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who is Barker?
(a) The man who tries to kill Lavisser.
(b) Lavisser's brother.
(c) The man who slashes Willsen's throat.
(d) Willsen's best friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Willsen and Lavisser have in common?

2. Why is Willsen surprised to encounter Lavisser?

3. Why does Willsen teach?

4. What do Brown and Belling explain to Sharpe about his commission?

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

(see the answer key)

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