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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Major General Baird order?
(a) That Sharpe is to be taken alive in the upcoming battle.
(b) That Sharpe is to get promoted to officer status if he is successful.
(c) That Lawford is to be shot in the upcoming battle.
(d) That several men try to rescue Mary.

2. Whose name does Sharpe yell out?
(a) Harris.
(b) Hakeswill.
(c) Pao.
(d) Lawford.

3. Where do the British open fire?
(a) On the walls to either side where they plan to breach the city.
(b) At the front gates.
(c) They have not yet opened fire as they are waiting for a parley.
(d) At the Southern wall.

4. What does Sharpe tell Lawford about the gunpowder in the musket he was to use to shoot McCandless?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It wasn't really gunpowder.
(c) It was wet.
(d) It was cut with too much sodium.

5. Where are the deserters locked?
(a) In the mayor's house.
(b) In the dungeon.
(c) In the guard house.
(d) They are not locked up since they are given parole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Sharpe pulls the trigger on the musket?

2. When do the French test their rockets?

3. How many times has Sharpe seen action?

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

5. What is Sharpe's assessment of the British situation?

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