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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many are in the British firing line they array against Tippoo's troops in Chapter 1?
(a) Seven hundred.
(b) Two thousand.
(c) A thousand.
(d) Four hundred.

2. Where does Sharpe find money on the officer he is searching?
(a) In his boot.
(b) An inside pocket in his jacket.
(c) In his turban.
(d) In his pants' pocket.

3. 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) Sharpe won't marry her.
(d) She wants to marry Hakeswill.

4. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?
(a) It is the capitol of Mysore.
(b) The king of India lives there.
(c) It is the largest population center in southern India.
(d) It is the center of most of the trade routes.

5. What does Sharpe talk about with another soldier in Chapter 1?
(a) Returning to England.
(b) The hot climate.
(c) The number of dead soldiers.
(d) Sergeant Hakeswill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do McCandless and his Indian escort run into on his way back to the British army?

2. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?

3. What does Hakeswill do to Sharpe's musket?

4. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?

5. What does Hakeswill goad Sharpe into doing?

(see the answer key)

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