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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe not mention as one of his future career choices if he leaves the army?
(a) Ostler.
(b) Thievery.
(c) Swordmaster.
(d) Gunmaster.

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

3. What does Sharpe do as he is hiding after escaping Skovaard's home?
(a) Write a letter in code to Baird.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Cut some stakes for weapons.
(d) Plan.

4. Who is one of the men who appears to be sneaking into Skovaard's home?
(a) Henrikssen.
(b) Bang.
(c) Barker.
(d) Lavisser.

5. Where does Sharpe find his pack and coat?
(a) In the cellar.
(b) In Skovaard's study.
(c) He doesn't find them.
(d) In Lavisser's guest room.

6. Where does Aksel say Skovaard is?
(a) No longer living at the warehouse.
(b) Has never lived in Copenhagen.
(c) Living in Drurse.
(d) With the Crown Prince.

7. What does Sharpe do after throwing the sand?
(a) Kills the snake.
(b) Opens the chest and retrieves his weapons.
(c) Runs to the dunes.
(d) Flags the ship.

8. What does Sharpe have to do before dressing?
(a) Wash.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Steal some clothing.
(d) Find his other clothing.

9. What is approaching the Danish shore?
(a) Russian ships.
(b) British ships.
(c) French ships.
(d) American ships.

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

11. What does Sharpe's former friend say about Hocking?
(a) The man is a many times over murderer.
(b) Not to deal with the man ever.
(c) The man is never alone.
(d) The man keeps his word.

12. What is Sharpe having trouble doing?
(a) Convincing Astrid that Lavisser is a traitor.
(b) Finding a way out of where he is confined.
(c) Convincing Skovaard of his good will.
(d) Convincing the Crown Prince that Lavisser is working for the French.

13. What do the British hope to convince the Danish Crown Prince to do?
(a) Stay neutral.
(b) Become privateers for the British.
(c) Send the Danish fleet to Britain.
(d) Recruit Danes for the British forces.

14. Who is chasing Sharpe after he kills Hocking and one of the bodyguards?
(a) The town guard.
(b) One bodyguard.
(c) A number of men.
(d) No one.

15. What happens when Sharpe and Bang pass through the city gates?
(a) The guards search Bang carefully but not Sharpe.
(b) They are detained for several hours.
(c) The guards search Sharpe carefully but not Bang.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Willsen and Lavisser going together in several days?

2. What does Sharpe first demand of Hocking before slashing his face?

3. Where does Lavisser lead Willsen?

4. What does Baird say will ensure Sharpe of advancement?

5. Who does Sharpe say he is seeking?

(see the answer keys)

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