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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willsen know the name of the young Captain who speaks to him, though they haven't met?
(a) The man is speaking Russian.
(b) The man is speaking Italian.
(c) The man is speaking Danish.
(d) The man is speaking Spanish.

2. What does Baird do when Sharpe starts to cry?
(a) Pats him on the shoulder to console him.
(b) Tells him to stop.
(c) Gives him a whiskey.
(d) Slaps him.

3. In what does Sharpe say he is interested?
(a) Buying a servant.
(b) Purchasing young girls.
(c) Buying some contraband absinthe.
(d) Finding a protitute he used to know.

4. What does Sharpe hope about the murder?
(a) No one else gets blamed.
(b) It will free some of the girls who are basically slaves.
(c) It will start a domino effect.
(d) It will be published in the London times.

5. What do Willsen and Lavisser have in common?
(a) They are both third sons.
(b) They are both from the nobility.
(c) They are both part Russian.
(d) They are both part Dane.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Baird ask about Wellesley?

3. What happens on Friday night in the slums where Sharpe is?

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

5. What has Baird heard about Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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