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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Frenchman Gudin with Tippoo?
(a) He believes in India independence.
(b) He is Tippoo's brother-in-law.
(c) He has been taken captive.
(d) He is an advisor from the French.

2. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?
(a) Sharpe won't marry her.
(b) He wants Sharpe out of the way so he can rape her.
(c) She wants to marry Hakeswill.
(d) He thinks Sharpe has romantic interests in her.

3. What does Sharpe have to prove to win his court-martial case?
(a) That Hakeswill was committing a capitol crime.
(b) That Hakeswill shot at him.
(c) That Hakeswill hit him first.
(d) That a captain and an ensign are lying.

4. What does Hakeswill goad Sharpe into doing?
(a) Marrying Mary.
(b) Deserting.
(c) Hitting Hakeswill.
(d) Hitting Captain Morris.

5. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?
(a) For having blood on his bayonet.
(b) For talking in the ranks.
(c) For his musket being carried on the wrong shoulder.
(d) For marching out of step.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?

2. To what unit is Sharpe assigned?

3. What is chained in the courtyard where McCandless is standing?

4. Who is watching Sharpe and Mary talk?

5. What does Sergeant Green tell Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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