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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe ask his childhood friend?
(a) If Sharpe's mother is still alive.
(b) If Sharpe's brother still lives around there.
(c) If he minds that there will be trouble later.
(d) If the man's sister is still around.

3. Why does Willsen know the name of the young Captain who speaks to him, though they haven't met?
(a) The man is speaking Spanish.
(b) The man is speaking Italian.
(c) The man is speaking Danish.
(d) The man is speaking Russian.

4. What has Baird heard about Sharpe?
(a) He is not doing too well either as a soldier or officer.
(b) He is an outstanding officer but poor soldier.
(c) Baird has not heard of Sharpe until just before interviewing him.
(d) He is an excellent soldier but poor officer.

5. Why does Sharpe throw sand into Barker's eyes?
(a) Sharpe was throwing towards a snake that was about to bite Barker.
(b) For Barker refusing to give Sharpe the key.
(c) For Barker saying insults about Grace.
(d) Barker is coming at him with a knife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe's present assignment in the Army?

2. What is Willsen's main concern about where he and Lavisser are going?

3. Who brandishes a knife at Sharpe?

4. Where does Sharpre meet Aksel Bang?

5. What do Willsen and Lavisser have in common?

(see the answer key)

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