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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 volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

2. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?
(a) For his musket being carried on the wrong shoulder.
(b) For marching out of step.
(c) For having blood on his bayonet.
(d) For talking in the ranks.

3. What does Hakeswill attempt to do to Sharpe about his musket?
(a) Make Sharpe look foolish.
(b) Entrap him into a flogging offense.
(c) Get him killed when it fires inaccurately.
(d) Make him lose it when the strap breaks.

4. What do Sharpe and Lawford do to show they are deserters?
(a) Wear white scarfs.
(b) Change into civilian clothes.
(c) Turn their uniform jackets inside out.
(d) Dye their pants black.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To where is the British army moving?

2. What does Gudin prefer for executions?

3. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?

4. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?

5. How many strokes did Sharpe get before the flogging was stopped?

(see the answer key)

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