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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?
(a) He is Irish.
(b) He has a scar on his face.
(c) He comes from the lower class.
(d) He has flogging wounds.

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

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

4. To what does Sharpe admit which adds to his credentials for the rescue job?
(a) Speaking the language.
(b) Having been in a dungeon before.
(c) Having knowledge of assassination techniques.
(d) Knowing lock picking.

5. What is Sharpe asked to do to prove his sincerity?
(a) Kill Lawford.
(b) Shoot McCandless.
(c) Kill Tippoo.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?

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

3. What do the officers decide that Lawford will pose as?

4. Why do McCandless and Sharpe pretend to be at odds?

5. Who would Sharpe ask permission to marry Mary if he wanted to do that?

(see the answer key)

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