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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the ships do as they approach the fort?
(a) Anchor in the area.
(b) Wave white peace flags.
(c) Salute the fort with cannons.
(d) Ignore it.

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

3. Who brandishes a knife at Sharpe?
(a) A drunken sailor.
(b) A childhood friend.
(c) A young woman.
(d) A dog owner.

4. Where does Sharpre meet Aksel Bang?
(a) Skovaard's warehouse.
(b) A pub.
(c) Lavisser's house.
(d) Skovaard's house.

5. What happens on Friday night in the slums where Sharpe is?
(a) The street cleaners go through the area very quickly but not thoroughly.
(b) Tenants bring their rent to Hocking.
(c) The King's men round up several criminals to make it look like they are cleaning up the area.
(d) Most men get drunk.

6. Where is Astrid?
(a) No one seems to know.
(b) In her father's study.
(c) At her father's warehouse.
(d) In the room with the servants.

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

8. What does Sharpe's former friend say about Hocking?
(a) The man is never alone.
(b) Not to deal with the man ever.
(c) The man keeps his word.
(d) The man is a many times over murderer.

9. What does Sharpe realize about Lavisser?
(a) Lavisser is a French agent.
(b) Lavisser does not know that Barker is the traitor.
(c) Lavisser is being duped by the Danes.
(d) Lavisser intended to kill Sharpe all along.

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

11. Why does Lavisser suggest taking the service entrance?
(a) To shorten their path to the rear gardens.
(b) So they can leave their gear to be cleaned.
(c) In case any French agents are watching.
(d) So they can find the ostler.

12. What does Sharpe tell Hocking before Sharpe kills the man?
(a) His real name.
(b) His mission in the slums.
(c) His mother's name.
(d) Nothing.

13. Where does Lavisser invite Willsen?
(a) To the docks to see his new cutter.
(b) To the opera.
(c) To dinner.
(d) To a play.

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

15. What does Baird advise Sharpe to do on his next assignment?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Watch for a traitor.
(c) Take insect netting.
(d) Wear civilian clothes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lavisser lead Willsen?

2. What nationality does Sharpe claim to be?

3. What do the Danish soldiers in a castle prepare?

4. What does Baird ask about Wellesley?

5. What does Sharpe discover when he comes out of hiding?

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