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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gudin suggest about McCandless to Tippoo?
(a) That McCandless is a spy.
(b) That McCandless is a deserter.
(c) That McCandless was foraging for food.
(d) That McCandless wants to join Tippoo.

2. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?
(a) So that if Tippoo is killed he will face God easier.
(b) So the British will do the same to Indian prisoners.
(c) Because it makes Tippoo look like a good ruler.
(d) So if the British win they won't charge Tippoo with war crimes.

3. What does Lawford say about the rockets on the city walls?
(a) They can do little harm.
(b) They are harmless and very inaccurate.
(c) Deadly but inaccurate.
(d) Deadly and extremely accurate.

4. What is chained in the courtyard where McCandless is standing?
(a) Four elephants.
(b) Ten Indian slaves.
(c) Six large tigers.
(d) Two British officers.

5. Who did the preliminary questioning of McCandless?
(a) General Pachimpu.
(b) Gudin.
(c) Appah Rao.
(d) The Havildar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?

2. How many strokes did Sharpe get before the flogging was stopped?

3. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?

4. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?

5. What does McCandless decide to teach Sharpe?

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