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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Baird in a foul mood the next morning?
(a) His wife was mad at him.
(b) The Duke of Wellington upbraids him for a protocol error.
(c) The King wants Baird's army to return to India in two weeks.
(d) Hangover.

2. 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.

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

4. Whose life did Sharpe save that resulted in the commission?
(a) The Earl of Weston.
(b) Sir Arthur Wellesley.
(c) The Duke of Nottingham.
(d) The Earl of Notthingham.

5. When does Baird want Sharpe to do what he has asked?
(a) In a few days.
(b) Starting the next morning.
(c) Sharpe has said absolutely not to Baird's request.
(d) In a month or two after special training.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Willsen and Lavisser have in common?

2. What does Pumphrey give Sharpe?

3. What happened to Grace?

4. Why is Willsen surprised to encounter Lavisser?

5. What is Captain Willsen doing at the opening to Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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