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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does McCandless say to Sharpe?
(a) That he doesn't want rescued by one such as Sharpe.
(b) That Tippoo has given the enemy information.
(c) That the British should not attempt to breach the west wall.
(d) That McCandless has already arranged his own rescue.

2. Who was Mary's dead husband?
(a) A sergeant in the Indian army.
(b) A sergeant in the English army.
(c) An officer in the Indian army.
(d) A rice farmer.

3. Where do the lancers take the "deserters"?
(a) Seringapatam.
(b) To the dungeon.
(c) Back to Harris' tent.
(d) Towards Brest.

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

5. What do McCandless and his Indian escort run into on his way back to the British army?
(a) The Frenchman, Gudin.
(b) Some Tippoo infantry.
(c) A rampaging elephant.
(d) A force of Tippoo's cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are in place to deflect cannonballs?

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

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

4. Why is a doctor called for?

5. What has Tippoo ordered to be placed between the inner and outer city walls?

(see the answer key)

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