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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 he can marry Mary.
(b) If he can be made a sergeant.
(c) If he will be free to leave the army.
(d) If his conviction can be overturned.

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

3. Where does McCandless wait for Appah Rao?
(a) In a tavern.
(b) At a river ford.
(c) By an old rajah estate.
(d) At an ancient temple.

4. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?
(a) Three small tree trunks.
(b) Three cavalry lances.
(c) Three halberds.
(d) He is tied to a flogging post.

5. Why does Sharpe take control of the mission?
(a) Lawford doesn't know the language.
(b) Lawford is supposed to be an officer.
(c) Lawford is supposed to be timid.
(d) Sharpe is better at this type of mission.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Sergeant Green tell Sharpe?

4. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?

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

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