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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 the Frenchman Gudin with Tippoo?
(a) He is Tippoo's brother-in-law.
(b) He believes in India independence.
(c) He is an advisor from the French.
(d) He has been taken captive.

2. What does Sergeant Green tell Sharpe?
(a) He will ensure Mary is safe.
(b) He will do the flogging himself and go easy.
(c) He will appear the case.
(d) He will chose the smallest boys for the flogging.

3. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?
(a) Sergeant Green.
(b) Colonel Wellesley.
(c) General Harris.
(d) Captain Morris.

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

5. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hakeswill do with the man who has money taped to his chest?

2. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?

3. What do the officers think of Sharpe's ability to lie?

4. What do Sharpe and Lawford do to show they are deserters?

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

(see the answer key)

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