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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe ask Wellesley about his status if he returns from the mission?
(a) If his conviction can be overturned.
(b) If he can be made a sergeant.
(c) If he will be free to leave the army.
(d) If he can marry Mary.

2. What does Hakeswill do to Sharpe's musket?
(a) Bend the trigger.
(b) Scratch the inside of the barrel to throw off the aim.
(c) Cut the strap almost all the way through.
(d) Replace the flint with an ordinary stone.

3. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?
(a) He comes from the lower class.
(b) He is Irish.
(c) He has flogging wounds.
(d) He has a scar on his face.

4. What is Richard Sharpe's rank in Chapter 1?
(a) Corporal.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Captain.
(d) Private.

5. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?
(a) At the western wall.
(b) At the tower on the north.
(c) Through the main gates.
(d) By the eastern gate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?

2. Why is Sharpe fighting in India?

3. What is chained in the courtyard where McCandless is standing?

4. What do the officers decide that Lawford will pose as?

5. What do Sharpe and Lawford do to show they are deserters?

(see the answer key)

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