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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the enemy officer die that Sharpe is searching?
(a) He was kicked in the head by a horse.
(b) Sharpe put his bayonet through the heart.
(c) He bayoneted him in the throat.
(d) A musket ball in the heart.

2. Who argues that Sharpe is the best person for the job?
(a) Lawford.
(b) Wellesley.
(c) Green.
(d) Morris.

3. Who was Mary's dead husband?
(a) An officer in the Indian army.
(b) A rice farmer.
(c) A sergeant in the Indian army.
(d) A sergeant in the English army.

4. How many times has Sharpe seen action?
(a) Five times.
(b) Twice.
(c) Once.
(d) Three times.

5. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?
(a) He wants Sharpe out of the way so he can rape her.
(b) He thinks Sharpe has romantic interests in her.
(c) She wants to marry Hakeswill.
(d) Sharpe won't marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?

2. What connection does Rao have with Tippoo?

3. What does Tippoo use to execute two men?

4. What does Gudin suggest about McCandless to Tippoo?

5. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?

(see the answer key)

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