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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peyman ask Lavisser to translate?
(a) A plea from the King of England.
(b) A letter from Visser to Sharpe.
(c) Nothing.
(d) A letter about the Danes moving their fleet to British ports.

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

3. Who does Sharpe speak to at Skovaard's warehouse?
(a) An English naval officer.
(b) Lavisser.
(c) Barker.
(d) Bang.

4. Why does Sharpe stay in the wagon as it starts moving?
(a) He is too tired to move.
(b) He is asleep.
(c) It is headed towards Copenhagen.
(d) He can hear the cavalry questioning the driver.

5. Where does Lavisser enter the carriage in which Sharpe and Baird are riding?
(a) The Tower of London.
(b) Buckingham Palace.
(c) Kingsley Road.
(d) Trafalgar Square.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strategy does Castenschiold finally decide to take?

2. What does Wellesley order Sharpe to take to General Cathcart?

3. What is Willsen's main concern about where he and Lavisser are going?

4. What does Sharpe not mention as one of his future career choices if he leaves the army?

5. What does Sharpe do as he is hiding after escaping Skovaard's home?

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