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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baird say that seems to momentarily shock Lavisser?
(a) That Sharpe is taking Lavisser's place on the mission.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That Sharpe is replacing the deceased Willsen.
(d) That Pumphrey may not come on the mission.

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

3. Where does Sharpe go after killing Hocking?
(a) His superior officer.
(b) Scotland Yard.
(c) His old home.
(d) A tavern popular with the officers.

4. What ship will the men take?
(a) The HMS Surprise.
(b) The HMS Sprite.
(c) The Cleopatra.
(d) The Essex.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lavisser invite Willsen?

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

3. What does Sharpe hope about the murder?

4. What does Baird say will ensure Sharpe of advancement?

5. What does Baird do when Sharpe starts to cry?

(see the answer key)

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