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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hakeswill do with the man who has money taped to his chest?
(a) Knocks him out and takes the money.
(b) Trade a bandage for the money.
(c) Promise to contact the man's family for the money.
(d) Kills him and takes the money.

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

3. Of what is the tripod Sharpe is tied to made?
(a) Three cavalry lances.
(b) Three small tree trunks.
(c) He is tied to a flogging post.
(d) Three halberds.

4. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?
(a) Captain Morris.
(b) General Harris.
(c) Colonel Wellesley.
(d) Sergeant Green.

5. Why does Hakeswill challenge Sharpe while they are marching?
(a) For his musket being carried on the wrong shoulder.
(b) For having blood on his bayonet.
(c) For talking in the ranks.
(d) For marching out of step.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?

2. What does Mary suggest Sharpe do?

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

4. Why is Sharpe fighting in India?

5. What does Sharpe have to prove to win his court-martial case?

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