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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mary still have in her possession?
(a) The loaded pistol Rao gave her.
(b) A written order from General Harris to Lawford.
(c) A pardon for Sharpe from General Harris.
(d) A bag of gold.

2. What are Tippoo's primary defenses?
(a) Sharpshooters.
(b) Lancers.
(c) Cannons mounted on the city walls.
(d) Pikemen.

3. What are Sharpe's orders when he returns to his unit?
(a) Not to fight with Hakeswill.
(b) Not to get drunk that night.
(c) Not to go see Mary.
(d) Not to tell anyone about his mission.

4. Where is Tippoo when the British catch him?
(a) Just outside the city walls.
(b) In the midst of fighting with his men.
(c) In General Pao's home.
(d) In the dungeon rescuing one of his tigers.

5. What does Sharpe ask Wellesley about his status if he returns from the mission?
(a) If he can be made a sergeant.
(b) If his conviction can be overturned.
(c) If he can marry Mary.
(d) If he will be free to leave the army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hakeswill claim to have seen in the city?

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

3. What changes the battle towards Tippoo's favor?

4. What are the British doing in the woods?

5. What does Gudin say about Sharpe?

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