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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 Lavisser is actually French.
(c) That Willsen's father was an embarrassment in Copenhagen.
(d) That Willsen would be an embarrassment in Copenhagen.

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

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

4. Who does Hocking think Sharpe is?
(a) A man named Dunnett.
(b) A Scotland Yard undercover agent.
(c) An agent of the Crown.
(d) A common footpad.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?

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

5. Where does Sharpe go after killing Hocking?

(see the answer key)

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