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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are Lawford and Sharpe suppose to contact in the city?
(a) Appah Rao.
(b) Ravi Shekhar.
(c) Gudin.
(d) Mary.

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

4. For what is Hakeswill searching among the dead and dying troops?
(a) A new sword.
(b) His brother.
(c) Plunder.
(d) Intelligence information.

5. What does Tippoo order his jettis to do?
(a) Spy on Sharpe.
(b) Demonstrate their ancient art.
(c) Demonstrate how to kill without using their hands.
(d) Kill the British prisoners.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hakeswill attempt to do to Sharpe about his musket?

2. Why is Hakeswill thinking about Mary Bickerstaff?

3. Who is Colonel Gudin?

4. How many tigers are in the courtyard?

5. Why does Sharpe ignite the fuse of the mine?

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