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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Richard Sharpe's rank in Chapter 1?
(a) Sergeant.
(b) Private.
(c) Captain.
(d) Corporal.

2. How many are in the British firing line they array against Tippoo's troops in Chapter 1?
(a) Two thousand.
(b) Four hundred.
(c) Seven hundred.
(d) A thousand.

3. What is Sharpe contemplating at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) He's thinking about women.
(b) How much money he can find.
(c) Desertion.
(d) Death.

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

5. Why is the Frenchman Gudin with Tippoo?
(a) He is an advisor from the French.
(b) He has been taken captive.
(c) He is Tippoo's brother-in-law.
(d) He believes in India independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would Sharpe ask permission to marry Mary if he wanted to do that?

2. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?

3. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?

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

5. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?

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