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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What are Sharpe's orders when he returns to his unit?
(a) Not to fight with Hakeswill.
(b) Not to tell anyone about his mission.
(c) Not to go see Mary.
(d) Not to get drunk that night.

3. What does Harris think of Sharpe going with Lawford?
(a) He doesn't trust Sharpe.
(b) He likes the idea.
(c) He wants Green to go.
(d) He thinks it is not feasible.

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

5. What does the British army dig?
(a) A clean well.
(b) A network of zigzag trenches.
(c) Burial mounds.
(d) A moat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the French test their rockets?

2. What does Major General Baird order?

3. Where does Sharpe take Lawford?

4. What does Sharpe ask Mary?

5. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?

(see the answer key)

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