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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Under what circumstances may a British soldier strike a superior?
(a) None.
(b) When the superior is issuing an illegal order.
(c) When hit first.
(d) When caught in the act of rape.

2. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Who is watching Sharpe and Mary talk?
(a) Hakeswill.
(b) Captain Morris.
(c) Lieutenant Lawford.
(d) Sergeant Green.

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

5. What are the officers discussing in General Harris's tent as Chapter 4 opens?
(a) Where to attack Tippoo next.
(b) How to divide their forces.
(c) What to do about Hakeswill.
(d) How to break McCandless out of the dungeon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who argues that Sharpe is the best person for the job?

3. What does Hakeswill attempt to do to Sharpe about his musket?

4. What are in place to deflect cannonballs?

5. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?

(see the answer key)

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