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

2. Why is Willsen surprised to encounter Lavisser?
(a) Willsen is not expecting to see him for several more days.
(b) The club is for noble born officers only.
(c) Willsen thought Lavisser was still in America.
(d) The club is for English officers only.

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

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

5. Who brandishes a knife at Sharpe?
(a) A drunken sailor.
(b) A childhood friend.
(c) A young woman.
(d) A dog owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sharpe throw off Hocking's bodyguards in the hallway?

2. Where does Lavisser lead Willsen?

3. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?

4. What does Sharpe do as he is fleeing the scene of the murder he committed?

5. What is Willsen's main concern about where he and Lavisser are going?

(see the answer key)

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