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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the British fear about what may happen in Denmark?
(a) The Danes may fall to Napoleon's forces.
(b) The French may try to seize the Danish naval fleet.
(c) The Danes may start privateering for the French.
(d) The French may start recruiting Danes.

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

3. What does Baird want Sharpe to do?
(a) Spy on another captain suspected of treason.
(b) Go to India on an espionage mission.
(c) Take two weeks leave and think over his desire to leave the army.
(d) Go to Copenhagen with a British agent and protect the agent.

4. What does Sharpe not mention as one of his future career choices if he leaves the army?
(a) Ostler.
(b) Thievery.
(c) Gunmaster.
(d) Swordmaster.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lavisser invite Willsen?

2. Why does Lavisser suggest taking the service entrance?

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

4. What does Lavisser say to Willsen?

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

(see the answer key)

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