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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the British open fire?
(a) At the Southern wall.
(b) They have not yet opened fire as they are waiting for a parley.
(c) At the front gates.
(d) On the walls to either side where they plan to breach the city.

2. Why is Sharpe fighting in India?
(a) The Indians have killed a British Duke.
(b) To break resistance to British rule.
(c) The British have just invaded India.
(d) The British are trying to take Pakistan.

3. What do the British troops do at the end of this chapter?
(a) Eat a hearty meal.
(b) File into the network of trenches.
(c) Write letters home.
(d) Sit and wait in formation.

4. Where will all the British cannons be concentrated once the enemy's cannons are taken out where the British plan to enter the city?
(a) In the front as a diversion.
(b) Where they need to open up a wall.
(c) They will probably not fire anymore since they have limited ammunition.
(d) They have not decided yet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sharpe go after hearing someone respond to his yelling?

2. What is the greatest effect of the rockets?

3. To what is Sharpe sentenced at his court-martial?

4. What does Sharpe discuss with Lawford and McCandless?

5. What do the officers think of Sharpe's ability to lie?

(see the answer key)

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