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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe talk about with another soldier in Chapter 1?
(a) Returning to England.
(b) The hot climate.
(c) The number of dead soldiers.
(d) Sergeant Hakeswill.

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

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

4. What nationality is Mary?
(a) Half French, half English.
(b) Indian.
(c) French.
(d) Half English, half Indian.

5. What connection does Rao have with Tippoo?
(a) He has no connection with Tippoo.
(b) He is the general with overall command of Tippoo's army.
(c) He is a commander in his army.
(d) He is Tippoo's advisor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the enemy officer die that Sharpe is searching?

3. What is the main reason the British win the battle against Tippoo in Chapter 1 so quickly?

4. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?

5. What does Hakeswill goad Sharpe into doing?

(see the answer key)

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