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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and Historical Note.

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. What does Sharpe tell Astrid when he overpowers a guard?
(a) Not to watch as he kills the man.
(b) Her father betrayed Sharpe.
(c) Nothing.
(d) To climb out the window and get away.

3. What strategy does Castenschiold finally decide to take?
(a) Retreat until the negotiations are successful.
(b) Attack rather than defend.
(c) Defend with half his troops and attack with the other half.
(d) Defend rather than attack.

4. Where is the rest of the Danish army?
(a) On the Russian border.
(b) In Southern Denmark.
(c) They have to be called up.
(d) On the northeastern border.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is sitting next to the chair in the lawn?

2. Where does Lavisser enter the carriage in which Sharpe and Baird are riding?

3. What does Sharpe's former friend say about Hocking?

4. What does Astrid say about Sharpe to others?

5. What does Sharpe do with the soldier's horse after killing the soldier?

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