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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Rao and McCandless determine is a place where the British should not attack Tippoo's city?
(a) At the tower on the north.
(b) By the eastern gate.
(c) At the western wall.
(d) Through the main gates.

2. Under what circumstances may a British soldier strike a superior?
(a) When caught in the act of rape.
(b) When the superior is issuing an illegal order.
(c) None.
(d) When hit first.

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

4. Why does Hakeswill argue with Sharpe about Mary?
(a) He thinks Sharpe has romantic interests in her.
(b) Sharpe won't marry her.
(c) He wants Sharpe out of the way so he can rape her.
(d) She wants to marry Hakeswill.

5. To what does Sharpe admit which adds to his credentials for the rescue job?
(a) Having been in a dungeon before.
(b) Speaking the language.
(c) Having knowledge of assassination techniques.
(d) Knowing lock picking.

6. Who does Mcandless tell to escape?
(a) Appah Rao.
(b) The Havildar.
(c) The Indian escort.
(d) His sergeant, McMasters.

7. What is the main reason the British win the battle against Tippoo in Chapter 1 so quickly?
(a) Tippoo's cavalry are mounted on very small horses.
(b) The British out number him five to one.
(c) Tippoo's troops don't have muskets.
(d) Tippoo doesn't use cavalry to reinforce his infantry.

8. To where is the British army moving?
(a) Katmanpu.
(b) Langstrom.
(c) Seringapatam.
(d) Delhi.

9. 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) Because it makes Tippoo look like a good ruler.
(d) So the British will do the same to Indian prisoners.

10. What is chained in the courtyard where McCandless is standing?
(a) Four elephants.
(b) Six large tigers.
(c) Two British officers.
(d) Ten Indian slaves.

11. How many times has Sharpe seen action?
(a) Five times.
(b) Once.
(c) Three times.
(d) Twice.

12. How many volleys do the British fire before charging Tippoo's troops?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

13. What does Wellesley say about Sharpe?
(a) His punishment should be carried out.
(b) He is the best man for the job.
(c) He is dishonest.
(d) He will never come back.

14. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?
(a) So Tippoo couldn't add it to his cavalry.
(b) The horse stepped in a hole and broke its leg.
(c) To use as a shield.
(d) It was fatally wounded.

15. Why does Sharpe take control of the mission?
(a) Sharpe is better at this type of mission.
(b) Lawford is supposed to be timid.
(c) Lawford doesn't know the language.
(d) Lawford is supposed to be an officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?

2. What does Hakeswill goad Sharpe into doing?

3. To what is Sharpe sentenced at his court-martial?

4. What does Hakeswill do with the man who has money taped to his chest?

5. For what is Hakeswill searching among the dead and dying troops?

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