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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?
(a) So Tippoo couldn't add it to his cavalry.
(b) To use as a shield.
(c) The horse stepped in a hole and broke its leg.
(d) It was fatally wounded.

2. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?
(a) Get her pregnant so the army will let him marry her.
(b) Formally request to marry her.
(c) Take her into his tent to live.
(d) Desert the army and run away with her.

3. What do Sharpe and Mary talk about concerning the military?
(a) When his enlistment term is over.
(b) Whether he will take her back to England with the army.
(c) Where is unit is heading next.
(d) Him becoming a sergeant.

4. Who did the preliminary questioning of McCandless?
(a) General Pachimpu.
(b) Appah Rao.
(c) Gudin.
(d) The Havildar.

5. How long did the battle just over in Chapter 1 last?
(a) Half an hour.
(b) A few minutes.
(c) Four hours.
(d) All day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?

2. To where is the British army moving?

3. What do the officers discuss back at the British encampment?

4. Why would Lawford be deserting?

5. What kind of weapon does McCandless use?

(see the answer key)

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