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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Willsen teach?
(a) He likes to show young men the correct way to fight with swords.
(b) He does not teach; he is in the Army.
(c) He has been commanded to do so by his superior officer.
(d) He cannot support his family on his army pay alone.

2. What does Sharpe find for weapons?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A butcher knife in the kitchen.
(c) A samurai sword.
(d) His folding knife and two of Skovaard's pistols.

3. What does Sharpe tell Jens to do with what he gave him?
(a) Take it to Lavisser.
(b) To keep it for protection.
(c) Take it to Skovaard.
(d) Take it to the Crown Prince.

4. What does Sharpe do after throwing the sand?
(a) Opens the chest and retrieves his weapons.
(b) Runs to the dunes.
(c) Flags the ship.
(d) Kills the snake.

5. Where is Sharpe headed at the opening to Chapter 8?
(a) Lavisser's family property.
(b) To kidnap the Crown Prince.
(c) To kill Skovaard.
(d) To find Astrid.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Baird in a foul mood the next morning?

2. What happens to Willsen?

3. What do the British hope to convince the Danish Crown Prince to do?

4. What had Chase's crew made for Sharpe?

5. Who is in charge of the British troops according to a discussion between General Castenschiold and an aide?

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