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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Sharpe find money on the officer he is searching?
(a) In his boot.
(b) An inside pocket in his jacket.
(c) In his turban.
(d) In his pants' pocket.

2. 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.

3. To what unit is Sharpe assigned?
(a) Thirty-third Regiment.
(b) Fourth Battalion.
(c) Fourteenth Regiment.
(d) Twenty-second Regiment.

4. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?
(a) A musket and bayonet.
(b) A sword.
(c) A knife and a pistol.
(d) A halberd.

5. Why is Sharpe fighting in India?
(a) The British are trying to take Pakistan.
(b) The Indians have killed a British Duke.
(c) The British have just invaded India.
(d) To break resistance to British rule.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the Frenchman Gudin with Tippoo?

2. To where is the British army moving?

3. Why is Hakeswill thinking about Mary Bickerstaff?

4. What does Sharpe talk about with another soldier in Chapter 1?

5. What is Richard Sharpe's rank in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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