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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the Forlorn Hopes so named?
(a) No one knows.
(b) Their rate of survival is low.
(c) They are always an optimistic group.
(d) They are always so dour.

2. What does Sharpe ask Wellesley about his status if he returns from the mission?
(a) If his conviction can be overturned.
(b) If he can marry Mary.
(c) If he will be free to leave the army.
(d) If he can be made a sergeant.

3. What does Lawford admire about Sharpe?
(a) His ability to lie.
(b) His desire to protect Mary.
(c) His easy way with the harshness of the world.
(d) His ability to relax in a stressful situation.

4. Where does Sharpe take Lawford?
(a) To a tavern.
(b) No where.
(c) To the armory.
(d) To the infirmary.

5. What does Tippoo have his jettis do?
(a) Guard his family.
(b) Execute criminals.
(c) Execute traitors.
(d) Torture soldiers for information.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Sharpe and Lawford join?

2. What are the officers discussing in General Harris's tent as Chapter 4 opens?

3. What does the British army dig?

4. What is the main reason the British win the battle against Tippoo in Chapter 1 so quickly?

5. Why do McCandless and Sharpe pretend to be at odds?

(see the answer key)

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