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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is the city to where the British are moving important?
(a) It is the largest population center in southern India.
(b) It is the center of most of the trade routes.
(c) The king of India lives there.
(d) It is the capitol of Mysore.

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

4. What are Tippoo's primary defenses?
(a) Pikemen.
(b) Sharpshooters.
(c) Lancers.
(d) Cannons mounted on the city walls.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tippoo have his jettis do?

2. Who halts Sharpe's flogging before it is finished?

3. At whom is a volley of musket fire directed?

4. Where does Sharpe go after hearing someone respond to his yelling?

5. What group never lacks for volunteers?

(see the answer key)

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