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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who would Sharpe ask permission to marry Mary if he wanted to do that?
(a) Captain Morris.
(b) Sergeant Hakeswill.
(c) Lieutenant Lawford.
(d) Colonel Wellesley.

3. What does Wellesley say about Sharpe?
(a) He will never come back.
(b) His punishment should be carried out.
(c) He is dishonest.
(d) He is the best man for the job.

4. What does Tippoo have his jettis do?
(a) Execute criminals.
(b) Execute traitors.
(c) Guard his family.
(d) Torture soldiers for information.

5. What does Sharpe tell McCandless?
(a) That Sharpe is there on orders from Harris.
(b) That he is wants revenge on Gudin.
(c) That Sharpe is going to make McCandless' life miserable.
(d) That McCandless is lucky Sharpe is a poor shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who carries out Sharpe's flogging?

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

3. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?

4. Why do McCandless and Sharpe pretend to be at odds?

5. What nationality is Mary?

(see the answer key)

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