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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?
(a) A halberd.
(b) A knife and a pistol.
(c) A sword.
(d) A musket and bayonet.

2. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?
(a) The king of India lives there.
(b) It is the center of most of the trade routes.
(c) It is the capitol of Mysore.
(d) It is the largest population center in southern India.

3. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?
(a) A musket and bayonet.
(b) A halberd.
(c) A rapier.
(d) A Scottish claymore.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many strokes did Sharpe get before the flogging was stopped?

4. What is chained in the courtyard where McCandless is standing?

5. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?

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