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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?
(a) By the eastern gate.
(b) At the western wall.
(c) Through the main gates.
(d) At the tower on the north.

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

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

4. Who does Mcandless tell to escape?
(a) His sergeant, McMasters.
(b) The Indian escort.
(c) Appah Rao.
(d) The Havildar.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe have to prove to win his court-martial case?

3. What do McCandless and his Indian escort run into on his way back to the British army?

4. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?

5. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?

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