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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?
(a) So if the British win they won't charge Tippoo with war crimes.
(b) So that if Tippoo is killed he will face God easier.
(c) So the British will do the same to Indian prisoners.
(d) Because it makes Tippoo look like a good ruler.

2. How many tigers are in the courtyard?
(a) 3.
(b) 0.
(c) 1.
(d) 6.

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

4. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?
(a) It is the largest population center in southern India.
(b) It is the center of most of the trade routes.
(c) The king of India lives there.
(d) It is the capitol of Mysore.

5. At whom is a volley of musket fire directed?
(a) Sharpe.
(b) Hakeswill.
(c) Harris.
(d) The squad of British soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does McCandless decide to teach Sharpe?

2. What does Tippoo do for the brave soldiers on his side?

3. What does Tippoo do for his troops?

4. What does Harris think of Sharpe going with Lawford?

5. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?

(see the answer key)

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