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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?
(a) A sword.
(b) A knife and a pistol.
(c) A musket and bayonet.
(d) A halberd.

2. What does Sharpe tell Lawford about the gunpowder in the musket he was to use to shoot McCandless?
(a) It was wet.
(b) It was cut with too much sodium.
(c) Nothing.
(d) It wasn't really gunpowder.

3. What does McCandless say to Sharpe?
(a) That he doesn't want rescued by one such as Sharpe.
(b) That McCandless has already arranged his own rescue.
(c) That the British should not attempt to breach the west wall.
(d) That Tippoo has given the enemy information.

4. What has Tippoo ordered to be placed between the inner and outer city walls?
(a) A massive black powder mine.
(b) Thousands of infantry troops.
(c) Captured British cannons.
(d) Artillery.

5. Who are Lawford and Sharpe suppose to contact in the city?
(a) Gudin.
(b) Ravi Shekhar.
(c) Appah Rao.
(d) Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the deserters locked?

2. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?

3. What does Sharpe observe at the west gate?

4. Where do the lancers take the "deserters"?

5. Where does Sharpe go after hearing someone respond to his yelling?

(see the answer key)

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