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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?
(a) At the western wall.
(b) By the eastern gate.
(c) At the tower on the north.
(d) Through the main gates.

2. Who would Sharpe ask permission to marry Mary if he wanted to do that?
(a) Colonel Wellesley.
(b) Captain Morris.
(c) Lieutenant Lawford.
(d) Sergeant Hakeswill.

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

4. Who argues that Sharpe is the best person for the job?
(a) Morris.
(b) Wellesley.
(c) Green.
(d) Lawford.

5. What does Green give Sharpe to help with the flogging.
(a) Some laudanum.
(b) A bottle of whiskey.
(c) A leather strap to bite upon.
(d) A lot of rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe contemplating at the beginning of Chapter 1?

2. What does Gudin prefer for executions?

3. Why is Sharpe fighting in India?

4. Under what circumstances may a British soldier strike a superior?

5. For what is Hakeswill searching among the dead and dying troops?

(see the answer key)

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