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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Sharpe and Lawford do to show they are deserters?
(a) Change into civilian clothes.
(b) Turn their uniform jackets inside out.
(c) Dye their pants black.
(d) Wear white scarfs.

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

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

5. What does Sharpe ask Wellesley about his status if he returns from the mission?
(a) If he can be made a sergeant.
(b) If he can marry Mary.
(c) If he will be free to leave the army.
(d) If his conviction can be overturned.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hakeswill do to Sharpe's musket?

3. Who was Mary's dead husband?

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

5. How long did the battle just over in Chapter 1 last?

(see the answer key)

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