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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what is Hakeswill searching among the dead and dying troops?
(a) A new sword.
(b) His brother.
(c) Plunder.
(d) Intelligence information.

2. Why does Gudin suggest showing mercy to British prisoners is a good idea?
(a) Because it makes Tippoo look like a good ruler.
(b) So if the British win they won't charge Tippoo with war crimes.
(c) So the British will do the same to Indian prisoners.
(d) So that if Tippoo is killed he will face God easier.

3. What is the greatest effect of the rockets?
(a) Sharpnel.
(b) Smoke and Fire.
(c) Noise that scares the horses.
(d) Psychological.

4. Why is Hakeswill thinking about Mary Bickerstaff?
(a) He wants Sharpe to marry her.
(b) She bandaged a wound of his.
(c) She has offered him money to take her home.
(d) He is interested in her.

5. What does Lieutenant Lawford suggest?
(a) Posing as a deserter to get into the city.
(b) Sending Hakeswill.
(c) Having Ravi Shekhar do the job.
(d) Sending Sharpe and Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the officers Sharpe will be a convincing deserter?

2. Why does Rao give this to Mary?

3. What type of weapon is Hakeswill carrying?

4. Where are the deserters locked?

5. For what does Tippoo hope?

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