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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?
(a) He thinks Sharpe has romantic interests in her.
(b) He wants Sharpe out of the way so he can rape her.
(c) Sharpe won't marry her.
(d) She wants to marry Hakeswill.

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

3. For what is Hakeswill searching among the dead and dying troops?
(a) A new sword.
(b) His brother.
(c) Intelligence information.
(d) Plunder.

4. Who carries out Sharpe's flogging?
(a) Green.
(b) Two drummer boys.
(c) Hakeswill.
(d) Captain Morris.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is watching Sharpe and Mary talk?

3. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?

4. Who did the preliminary questioning of McCandless?

5. What does Green give Sharpe to help with the flogging.

(see the answer key)

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