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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the steward say would drown on deck?
(a) A rat.
(b) A whale.
(c) A fish.
(d) A cat.

2. Whose life did Sharpe save in Assaye?
(a) Sir Arthur Wellesey.
(b) Arthur Pohlmann.
(c) Captain Campbell.
(d) Captain Crowell.

3. Who is Lord William writing his report for?
(a) The British government.
(b) His father.
(c) The East Indian Company.
(d) The American government.

4. Why did Peculiar Cromwell resign from the naval?
(a) He wanted to strike it rich.
(b) He wanted to travel under his own freewill.
(c) He wanted to raise a family.
(d) He wanted to cure his many ailments.

5. What is the American ship carrying to Mauritius?
(a) Clothes and tea.
(b) Goats and chickens.
(c) Drugs and alcohol.
(d) Powder and shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who kills their victims by wringing their necks like chickens?

2. Who does Lord William say was a dunce at school?

3. What is the name of Sir Arthur's horse?

4. What game does the barrister try to teach Sharpe?

5. What does Lord William say officers should be?

(see the answer key)

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