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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Mcandless tell to escape?
(a) The Havildar.
(b) Appah Rao.
(c) The Indian escort.
(d) His sergeant, McMasters.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Under what circumstances may a British soldier strike a superior?

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

3. What is Tippoo watching?

4. Where do the British open fire?

5. How many rockets does Sharpe think the French have?

(see the answer key)

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