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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Panjit attract the attention of the painted god in a niche in the courtyard wall?
(a) Rings a handbell.
(b) Chants a mantra.
(c) Dances.
(d) Whistles twice.

2. What kind of tree do the lanterns in the yard hang from?
(a) A coconut tree.
(b) An apple tree.
(c) A pear tree.
(d) A banana tree.

3. Why does Cromwell say his parents sent him to the sea?
(a) To give him a good career.
(b) So he would be far from earthly temptation.
(c) To teach him about real life.
(d) They couldn't afford to keep him.

4. What nation does Cromwell call insolent?
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) Nigeria.
(d) USA.

5. What does revenant mean in French?
(a) Droid.
(b) Haunting.
(c) Ghost.
(d) Ship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Cromell looking after for Dalton?

2. Which of the ladyship's features make her look sad?

3. What book does Dalton lend Sharpe in this section?

4. What does Chase say Sharpe is rather than just an ensign?

5. What does Tufnell show Sharpe how to do?

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