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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?
(a) Colonel Wellesley.
(b) Captain Morris.
(c) Sergeant Green.
(d) General Harris.

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

3. What does Sharpe discover in the dungeon?
(a) An old tiger.
(b) A pile of rockets.
(c) A few barrels of powder.
(d) Several insane British prisoners.

4. With whom does Sharpe share a cell?
(a) Mary.
(b) Lawford and McCandless.
(c) Hakeswell.
(d) No one.

5. Under what circumstances may a British soldier strike a superior?
(a) When the superior is issuing an illegal order.
(b) When caught in the act of rape.
(c) When hit first.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long after Sharpe and Langford join the French do the British arrive?

2. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?

3. What does Green give Sharpe to help with the flogging.

4. Where does Sharpe take Lawford?

5. What does McCandless decide to teach Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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