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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sharpe avoid the first town he comes to?
(a) They seem to be looking for someone.
(b) There are a group of cavalry there.
(c) He needs to get to Copenhagen.
(d) Lavisser is standing outside a tavern.

2. What happens to Willsen?
(a) Nothing.
(b) He is attacked from behind.
(c) He is beaten in cricket.
(d) He is knocked unconscious.

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

4. What can wealthy men learn in Willsen's club?
(a) It is not a place where learning takes place.
(b) Poetry and engineering.
(c) Fencing and pistols.
(d) Bridge and chess.

5. What happens when Sharpe and Bang pass through the city gates?
(a) Nothing.
(b) They are detained for several hours.
(c) The guards search Bang carefully but not Sharpe.
(d) The guards search Sharpe carefully but not Bang.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Ole Skovaard?

4. Why does Lavisser suggest taking the service entrance?

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

(see the answer key)

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