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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main reason the British win the battle against Tippoo in Chapter 1 so quickly?
(a) Tippoo's troops don't have muskets.
(b) Tippoo doesn't use cavalry to reinforce his infantry.
(c) The British out number him five to one.
(d) Tippoo's cavalry are mounted on very small horses.

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

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

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

5. Why does Sharpe take control of the mission?
(a) Lawford is supposed to be an officer.
(b) Sharpe is better at this type of mission.
(c) Lawford is supposed to be timid.
(d) Lawford doesn't know the language.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Sharpe and Mary talk about concerning the military?

2. What connection does Rao have with Tippoo?

3. What does Tippoo use to execute two men?

4. Who carries out Sharpe's flogging?

5. Why is Hakeswill thinking about Mary Bickerstaff?

(see the answer key)

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