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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 attempt to do to Sharpe about his musket?
(a) Entrap him into a flogging offense.
(b) Make Sharpe look foolish.
(c) Get him killed when it fires inaccurately.
(d) Make him lose it when the strap breaks.

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

3. Why is Hakeswill thinking about Mary Bickerstaff?
(a) He wants Sharpe to marry her.
(b) She has offered him money to take her home.
(c) She bandaged a wound of his.
(d) He is interested in her.

4. What has Tippoo ordered to be placed between the inner and outer city walls?
(a) Artillery.
(b) A massive black powder mine.
(c) Captured British cannons.
(d) Thousands of infantry troops.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?

2. What connection does Rao have with Tippoo?

3. What does Sergeant Green tell Sharpe?

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

5. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?

(see the answer key)

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