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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?
(a) Three small tree trunks.
(b) He is tied to a flogging post.
(c) Three cavalry lances.
(d) Three halberds.

2. What are Sharpe's orders when he returns to his unit?
(a) Not to tell anyone about his mission.
(b) Not to get drunk that night.
(c) Not to go see Mary.
(d) Not to fight with Hakeswill.

3. What is the main reason the British win the battle against Tippoo in Chapter 1 so quickly?
(a) Tippoo's cavalry are mounted on very small horses.
(b) Tippoo doesn't use cavalry to reinforce his infantry.
(c) The British out number him five to one.
(d) Tippoo's troops don't have muskets.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mcandless tell to escape?

2. What does Hakeswill goad Sharpe into doing?

3. What does Wellesley say about Sharpe?

4. What does Tippoo allow Sharpe and Lawford to do?

5. What does Lieutenant Lawford suggest?

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