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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?
(a) For his musket being carried on the wrong shoulder.
(b) For marching out of step.
(c) For talking in the ranks.
(d) For having blood on his bayonet.

2. When do the French test their rockets?
(a) When the British send in a large sortie.
(b) When a parley team arrives.
(c) They do not test them since they have very few of them.
(d) When the British are scouting the walls.

3. Who is taken prisoner by Tippoo's forces?
(a) No one.
(b) Harris.
(c) Littleton.
(d) Hakeswill.

4. What does Hakeswill do to Sharpe's musket?
(a) Bend the trigger.
(b) Cut the strap almost all the way through.
(c) Scratch the inside of the barrel to throw off the aim.
(d) Replace the flint with an ordinary stone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Colonel Gudin?

2. To where is the British army moving?

3. Where does Sharpe go after hearing someone respond to his yelling?

4. What does Tippoo do for his troops?

5. Why would Lawford be deserting?

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