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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 Italian.
(b) The man is speaking Russian.
(c) The man is speaking Spanish.
(d) The man is speaking Danish.

2. Why is Baird in a foul mood the next morning?
(a) Hangover.
(b) His wife was mad at him.
(c) The Duke of Wellington upbraids him for a protocol error.
(d) The King wants Baird's army to return to India in two weeks.

3. What does Lavisser say to Willsen?
(a) That Willsen would be an embarrassment in Copenhagen.
(b) That Lavisser is actually French.
(c) That Willsen's father was an embarrassment in Copenhagen.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does Sharpe's former friend say about Hocking?
(a) The man is a many times over murderer.
(b) The man keeps his word.
(c) Not to deal with the man ever.
(d) The man is never alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Willsen surprised to encounter Lavisser?

2. What is Captain Willsen doing at the opening to Chapter 1?

3. Where does Lavisser lead Willsen?

4. What do Willsen and Lavisser have in common?

5. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?

(see the answer key)

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