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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Skovaard say the Danes do not move there fleet?
(a) It's too close to winter and ice is already forming up North.
(b) This is their land and they will not be intimidated.
(c) They are planning a move at this time.
(d) There is no safe place to go.

2. What is sitting next to the chair in the lawn?
(a) The chest of gold.
(b) Crutches.
(c) A large dog.
(d) Astrid's cat.

3. Why does Chase not want to do what is asked of him?
(a) He thinks Barker is merely a pawn.
(b) There is no direct, official military order.
(c) He thinks it's immoral to bomb civilians.
(d) He thinks Sharpe is needed undercover.

4. Who is sarcastic and rude to Sharpe?
(a) Captain Gordon.
(b) General Wellesley.
(c) General Baird.
(d) Captain Dunnett.

5. What strategy does Castenschiold finally decide to take?
(a) Defend with half his troops and attack with the other half.
(b) Defend rather than attack.
(c) Retreat until the negotiations are successful.
(d) Attack rather than defend.

6. Who is in charge of the British troops according to a discussion between General Castenschiold and an aide?
(a) Wellesley.
(b) Baird.
(c) Sharpe.
(d) Gordon.

7. Why does Baird and others decide to commend Sharpe on his mission?
(a) To make Lavisser show himself.
(b) To make Baird look good.
(c) They actually decide to write a letter of repirmand.
(d) To convince Sharpe to stay in the Army.

8. What worries Lavisser?
(a) That Peyman will learn Lavisser is a double agent.
(b) That there was an intruder in his home the night before.
(c) That the Crown Prince will learn of Visser.
(d) That Peyman will talk to Sharpe using another interpreter.

9. What does Sharpe fail to convey to Astrid?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The difference between were he is raised and the Danish orphanage.
(c) How much he appreciates her trust.
(d) That he will have to fight with the English.

10. What does Gordon tell Sharpe is crucial for Sharpe to do?
(a) Get the gold back.
(b) Kill Barker.
(c) No speak of recent events to others.
(d) Find Lavisser and bring him back to the British.

11. What has the initials MLV on it?
(a) A locket.
(b) A case.
(c) A sword shealth.
(d) A door knocker.

12. Under what condition would Astrid be in danger?
(a) None.
(b) If she knows what her father knows.
(c) If Lavisser wants revenge.
(d) If she has ever made an intelligence run.

13. What is the crew of the bomb ship doing when Sharpe awakens?
(a) Preparing for bombardment.
(b) Sharpe does not know since he did not visit the ship.
(c) Getting ready to set sail for England.
(d) Just maintaining regular watch schedule.

14. What does Wellesley order Sharpe to take to General Cathcart?
(a) Astrid.
(b) Madame Visser.
(c) A message about the Danish fleet.
(d) Skovaard.

15. What job does Sharpe want out of?
(a) Quartermaster.
(b) Killing Skovaard.
(c) Killing Visser.
(d) Killing the Crown Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe say that Gordon can order Sharpe to do?

2. Who asks Sharpe and Dunnett to remain calm?

3. What is the person in the chair on the lawn doing?

4. What do the British do after launching exploding bombs?

5. Who does Chase order to accompany Sharpe?

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