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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?
(a) A Scottish claymore.
(b) A rapier.
(c) A halberd.
(d) A musket and bayonet.

2. What are in place to deflect cannonballs?
(a) Metal awnings.
(b) Sandbags.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Defensive structures.

3. Why would Lawford be deserting?
(a) He is afraid of a flogging.
(b) He wants to marry Mary.
(c) His family is from India.
(d) He has been caught stealing.

4. Where does Sharpe find money on the officer he is searching?
(a) In his turban.
(b) In his pants' pocket.
(c) An inside pocket in his jacket.
(d) In his boot.

5. What does McCandless say to Sharpe?
(a) That McCandless has already arranged his own rescue.
(b) That Tippoo has given the enemy information.
(c) That the British should not attempt to breach the west wall.
(d) That he doesn't want rescued by one such as Sharpe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who argues that Sharpe is the best person for the job?

2. Who does Mcandless tell to escape?

3. What do the officers discuss back at the British encampment?

4. How many times has Sharpe seen action?

5. What does Gudin suggest about McCandless to Tippoo?

(see the answer key)

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