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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 wants Sharpe out of the way so he can rape her.
(b) Sharpe won't marry her.
(c) She wants to marry Hakeswill.
(d) He thinks Sharpe has romantic interests in her.

2. To what is Sharpe sentenced at his court-martial?
(a) Five hundred stroke flogging.
(b) Confinement in prison, a flogging and dishonorable discharge.
(c) One year in jail and one year wages fine and a flogging.
(d) Two thousand stroke flogging.

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

4. How does Sharpe feel about Mary's suggestion?
(a) He thinks it is a good idea.
(b) He is ambivalent about it.
(c) He thinks she will end up getting killed.
(d) He does not think it would work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?

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

3. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?

4. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?

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

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