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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hakeswill do with the man who has money taped to his chest?
(a) Promise to contact the man's family for the money.
(b) Kills him and takes the money.
(c) Trade a bandage for the money.
(d) Knocks him out and takes the money.

2. What is the main reason the British win the battle against Tippoo in Chapter 1 so quickly?
(a) Tippoo doesn't use cavalry to reinforce his infantry.
(b) Tippoo's cavalry are mounted on very small horses.
(c) The British out number him five to one.
(d) Tippoo's troops don't have muskets.

3. What does Sergeant Green tell Sharpe?
(a) He will chose the smallest boys for the flogging.
(b) He will ensure Mary is safe.
(c) He will appear the case.
(d) He will do the flogging himself and go easy.

4. Under what circumstances may a British soldier strike a superior?
(a) When hit first.
(b) None.
(c) When the superior is issuing an illegal order.
(d) When caught in the act of rape.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what unit is Sharpe assigned?

2. What has Tippoo ordered to be placed between the inner and outer city walls?

3. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?

4. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?

5. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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