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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Sharpe's present assignment in the Army?
(a) Artillery.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Quartermaster.

3. Who does Hocking think Sharpe is?
(a) A man named Dunnett.
(b) A Scotland Yard undercover agent.
(c) A common footpad.
(d) An agent of the Crown.

4. Where does Sharpe go after killing Hocking?
(a) A tavern popular with the officers.
(b) His superior officer.
(c) His old home.
(d) Scotland Yard.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Baird ask about Wellesley?

3. What is Sharpe having trouble doing?

4. What does Sharpe do after throwing the sand?

5. What does Sharpe hope about the murder?

(see the answer key)

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