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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Sergeant Green tell Sharpe?
(a) He will chose the smallest boys for the flogging.
(b) He will appear the case.
(c) He will ensure Mary is safe.
(d) He will do the flogging himself and go easy.

4. What nationality is Mary?
(a) French.
(b) Half French, half English.
(c) Half English, half Indian.
(d) Indian.

5. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?
(a) Three halberds.
(b) Three small tree trunks.
(c) He is tied to a flogging post.
(d) Three cavalry lances.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?

2. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?

3. What does Green give Sharpe to help with the flogging.

4. What is a mill fort?

5. How many times has Sharpe seen action?

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