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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is taken prisoner by Tippoo's forces?
(a) No one.
(b) Littleton.
(c) Hakeswill.
(d) Harris.

2. What has Tippoo ordered to be placed between the inner and outer city walls?
(a) Artillery.
(b) A massive black powder mine.
(c) Captured British cannons.
(d) Thousands of infantry troops.

3. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?
(a) He comes from the lower class.
(b) He has flogging wounds.
(c) He is Irish.
(d) He has a scar on his face.

4. What does Harris think of Sharpe going with Lawford?
(a) He likes the idea.
(b) He wants Green to go.
(c) He thinks it is not feasible.
(d) He doesn't trust Sharpe.

5. What does Sharpe ask Wellesley about his status if he returns from the mission?
(a) If he will be free to leave the army.
(b) If his conviction can be overturned.
(c) If he can be made a sergeant.
(d) If he can marry Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Lawford and Sharpe suppose to contact in the city?

2. About what are Sharpe and Lawson questioned?

3. Where does McCandless wait for Appah Rao?

4. Why do McCandless and Sharpe pretend to be at odds?

5. What do the officers think of Sharpe's ability to lie?

(see the answer key)

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