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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Sharpe and Mary discussing when Gudin arrives?
(a) Sharpe's decision to leave the army when his tour is up.
(b) Sharpe's decision to come behind enemy lines.
(c) Mary's decision to marry an enemy.
(d) Mary's decision not to marry Sharpe.

2. What is Sharpe ordered to do after reaching the British?
(a) Try to capture the General.
(b) Try to capture Harris.
(c) Surrender.
(d) Issue confusing commands.

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

4. What connection does Rao have with Tippoo?
(a) He is the general with overall command of Tippoo's army.
(b) He is a commander in his army.
(c) He has no connection with Tippoo.
(d) He is Tippoo's advisor.

5. What do the other officers think of Lawford's idea?
(a) They like it immediately.
(b) They are critical of it.
(c) They laugh him out of the tent.
(d) They have small reservations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?

2. What does Hakeswill claim to have seen in the city?

3. What happens while Sharpe and Hakeswill are interacting?

4. What is the greatest effect of the rockets?

5. What group never lacks for volunteers?

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