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

2. What has Baird heard about Sharpe?
(a) Baird has not heard of Sharpe until just before interviewing him.
(b) He is an outstanding officer but poor soldier.
(c) He is not doing too well either as a soldier or officer.
(d) He is an excellent soldier but poor officer.

3. What does Sharpe first demand of Hocking before slashing his face?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Money.
(c) Laudenaum.
(d) Information.

4. What does Hocking say Sharpe can do while waiting?
(a) Meet with the most well known madam in London.
(b) Have dinner.
(c) Watch the dog competitions.
(d) Get out of Hocking's neighborhood.

5. What happens on Friday night in the slums where Sharpe is?
(a) Most men get drunk.
(b) Tenants bring their rent to Hocking.
(c) The King's men round up several criminals to make it look like they are cleaning up the area.
(d) The street cleaners go through the area very quickly but not thoroughly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can wealthy men learn in Willsen's club?

2. What happened to Grace?

3. What does Sharpe buy from a sailor on the ship?

4. Who is Barker?

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

(see the answer key)

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