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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Baird say that seems to momentarily shock Lavisser?
(a) That Sharpe is taking Lavisser's place on the mission.
(b) That Pumphrey may not come on the mission.
(c) That Sharpe is replacing the deceased Willsen.
(d) Nothing.

2. What ship will the men take?
(a) The Cleopatra.
(b) The HMS Sprite.
(c) The HMS Surprise.
(d) The Essex.

3. What does Baird do when Sharpe starts to cry?
(a) Tells him to stop.
(b) Slaps him.
(c) Gives him a whiskey.
(d) Pats him on the shoulder to console him.

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

5. What does Pumphrey give Sharpe?
(a) Clothes suitable for a British noble.
(b) A new pistol.
(c) The name of an emergency contact in Copenhagen.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe doubt?

2. What does Sharpe do after throwing the sand?

3. Who brandishes a knife at Sharpe?

4. What happens on Friday night in the slums where Sharpe is?

5. What does Baird advise Sharpe to do on his next assignment?

(see the answer key)

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