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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did the battle just over in Chapter 1 last?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) All day.
(d) Four hours.

2. What does Hakeswill goad Sharpe into doing?
(a) Deserting.
(b) Hitting Captain Morris.
(c) Hitting Hakeswill.
(d) Marrying Mary.

3. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe denies any interest in Mary.
(b) Sharpe gives him some money.
(c) Sharpe tells him he is going to kill him.
(d) Sharpe punches him.

4. 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 talking in the ranks.
(d) For having blood on his bayonet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe contemplating at the beginning of Chapter 1?

2. Who was Mary's dead husband?

3. How does Sharpe feel about Mary's suggestion?

4. What does Hakeswill attempt to do to Sharpe about his musket?

5. How many times has Sharpe seen action?

(see the answer key)

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