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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Sharpe go after hearing someone respond to his yelling?
(a) Up river.
(b) Into the woods.
(c) Back to the city.
(d) Towards the command tents of the British.

4. Why does Hakeswill leave Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe gives him some money.
(b) Sharpe punches him.
(c) Sharpe denies any interest in Mary.
(d) Sharpe tells him he is going to kill him.

5. What do McCandless and his Indian escort run into on his way back to the British army?
(a) Some Tippoo infantry.
(b) A force of Tippoo's cavalry.
(c) A rampaging elephant.
(d) The Frenchman, Gudin.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what unit is Sharpe assigned?

2. Who carries out Sharpe's flogging?

3. What does Major General Baird order?

4. With whom does Sharpe share a cell?

5. What does Sharpe ask Wellesley about his status if he returns from the mission?

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