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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Sharpe pulls the trigger on the musket?
(a) It wounds McCandless.
(b) It wounds Tippoo.
(c) It fails to fire.
(d) It wounds Lawford.

2. 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 ensure Mary is safe.
(d) He will do the flogging himself and go easy.

3. How many times has Sharpe seen action?
(a) Once.
(b) Five times.
(c) Three times.
(d) Twice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe tell McCandless?

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

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

4. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?

5. To what does Sharpe admit which adds to his credentials for the rescue job?

(see the answer key)

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