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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?
(a) She wants to marry Hakeswill.
(b) He wants Sharpe out of the way so he can rape her.
(c) He thinks Sharpe has romantic interests in her.
(d) Sharpe won't marry her.

3. Who is Colonel Gudin?
(a) A captured British officer.
(b) A former British officer who is also a deserter.
(c) The officer who questions Sharpe and Lawford.
(d) A captured Irish officer.

4. Why does Sharpe take control of the mission?
(a) Lawford is supposed to be an officer.
(b) Lawford is supposed to be timid.
(c) Lawford doesn't know the language.
(d) Sharpe is better at this type of mission.

5. What does Tippoo use to execute two men?
(a) Four horses.
(b) His Jettis.
(c) His sword.
(d) His tigers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?

2. Who carries out Sharpe's flogging?

3. Who was Mary's dead husband?

4. How many strokes did Sharpe get before the flogging was stopped?

5. What nationality is Mary?

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