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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe talk about with another soldier in Chapter 1?
(a) The number of dead soldiers.
(b) The hot climate.
(c) Returning to England.
(d) Sergeant Hakeswill.

3. How many tigers are in the courtyard?
(a) 0.
(b) 1.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

4. How many strokes did Sharpe get before the flogging was stopped?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Two hundred and one.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?

2. Why does McCandless shoot his horse?

3. How many times has Sharpe seen action?

4. What does Tippoo use to execute two men?

5. How did the enemy officer die that Sharpe is searching?

(see the answer key)

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