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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?
(a) At the western wall.
(b) By the eastern gate.
(c) At the tower on the north.
(d) Through the main gates.

2. About what are Sharpe and Lawson questioned?
(a) The reason for their desertion.
(b) How many British troops are assigned to each squad.
(c) Why they would desert when they have the upper hand.
(d) If they will give their fealty.

3. What does Mary teach the General's children?
(a) English.
(b) Writing.
(c) How to swim.
(d) Math.

4. Where does McCandless wait for Appah Rao?
(a) At an ancient temple.
(b) By an old rajah estate.
(c) In a tavern.
(d) At a river ford.

5. Why would Lawford be deserting?
(a) His family is from India.
(b) He has been caught stealing.
(c) He is afraid of a flogging.
(d) He wants to marry Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Sharpe asked to do to prove his sincerity?

2. Whose name does Sharpe yell out?

3. Why does Tippoo give Sharpe something?

4. Of what are the British officers certain?

5. What is the approximately number of the British forces?

(see the answer key)

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