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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Lavisser tell Sharpe and Barker to do once that have made landfall?
(a) Guard the chest.
(b) Hide in the dunes.
(c) Wait for him.
(d) Get some rest.

4. Where does Lavisser lead Willsen?
(a) To the aviary.
(b) Into an alley.
(c) To his family's mansion.
(d) To a pub.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Sharpe and Bang pass through the city gates?

2. What ship will the men take?

3. Who is chasing Sharpe after he kills Hocking and one of the bodyguards?

4. Why does Sharpe avoid the first town he comes to?

5. Where does Lavisser enter the carriage in which Sharpe and Baird are riding?

(see the answer key)

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