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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe think London smells of?
(a) Coal smoke.
(b) Bullock dung.
(c) Spices.
(d) Sewage.

2. How does Sharpe think Braithwaite could have dislocated both his arm?
(a) Disolated them when opening the door.
(b) Caught them on a barrow on the way down.
(c) Landed on top of them.
(d) Caught them in the ladder's rungs.

3. Who does Sharpe say is usually the winner in a military battle?
(a) The side that captures the other's flag.
(b) The side that loads fastest.
(c) The side that takes risks.
(d) The side that fires accurately.

4. What does Cromwell's cabin smell of?
(a) Fish.
(b) Dirty clothes.
(c) Sweat.
(d) Sea water.

5. What German city does Pohlmann say he lives in?
(a) Berlin.
(b) Hanover.
(c) Dusseldorf.
(d) Munich.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country are the French steering the ship towards?

2. What made Sharpe's scar?

3. What does lord William say Lapsus linguae mean?

4. Why does Sharpe decide to give into Armstrong's leadership?

5. Who were the British fighting when Nelson went back for Hardy?

(see the answer key)

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