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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?
(a) Three cavalry lances.
(b) He is tied to a flogging post.
(c) Three small tree trunks.
(d) Three halberds.

2. What does Tippoo allow Sharpe and Lawford to do?
(a) Torture McCandless.
(b) Change into French uniforms.
(c) Serve under Gudin.
(d) Go rest in the barracks.

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

4. 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 he can marry Mary.
(c) If his conviction can be overturned.
(d) If he can be made a sergeant.

5. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?
(a) It was fatally wounded.
(b) To use as a shield.
(c) The horse stepped in a hole and broke its leg.
(d) So Tippoo couldn't add it to his cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lieutenant Lawford suggest?

2. What do the officers decide that Lawford will pose as?

3. What is Sharpe ordered to do after reaching the British?

4. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?

5. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?

(see the answer key)

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