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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hakeswill do to Sharpe's musket?
(a) Replace the flint with an ordinary stone.
(b) Scratch the inside of the barrel to throw off the aim.
(c) Bend the trigger.
(d) Cut the strap almost all the way through.

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

4. Who does Mcandless tell to escape?
(a) The Havildar.
(b) Appah Rao.
(c) The Indian escort.
(d) His sergeant, McMasters.

5. What does Gudin suggest about McCandless to Tippoo?
(a) That McCandless wants to join Tippoo.
(b) That McCandless is a spy.
(c) That McCandless was foraging for food.
(d) That McCandless is a deserter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Lawford and Sharpe suppose to contact in the city?

2. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?

3. What nationality is Mary?

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

5. How many are in the British firing line they array against Tippoo's troops in Chapter 1?

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