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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Tippoo hope?
(a) That Sharpe really is on his side.
(b) A clear day for the attack.
(c) A parley with the British.
(d) An early monsoon rain.

2. What is Sharpe's assessment of the British situation?
(a) About usual for what they are trying to do.
(b) Great.
(c) Bad.
(d) Uncertain.

3. Who carries out Sharpe's flogging?
(a) Captain Morris.
(b) Hakeswill.
(c) Green.
(d) Two drummer boys.

4. What does Lawford admire about Sharpe?
(a) His easy way with the harshness of the world.
(b) His ability to lie.
(c) His ability to relax in a stressful situation.
(d) His desire to protect Mary.

5. What are Tippoo's primary defenses?
(a) Pikemen.
(b) Cannons mounted on the city walls.
(c) Sharpshooters.
(d) Lancers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?

2. What would happen if all the rockets went off at once?

3. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?

4. About how many troops does Tippoo have?

5. What does Mary teach the General's children?

(see the answer key)

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