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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas (pp. 11-21).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cornwell say Sharpe is determined not to lose in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) His half brother.
(b) The only contact he has for finding his daughter.
(c) A woman Sharpe's meets in a previous story.
(d) The gold he hid in a French monastery after Waterloo.

2. Who is one of the first officers to spot Richard Sharpe's potential?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Colonel Gudin.
(c) The Duke of Wellington.
(d) Colonel Price.

3. What does CeCe Mot do?
(a) Converts old newspapers into computer files.
(b) Leads Sharpe to Napoleon in Sharpe's Waterloo.
(c) Encourages Cornwell to write "Sharpe's Ransom."
(d) Hides Sharpe's daughter from him.

4. What does Sharpe command?
(a) A company of reservists.
(b) No one at the moment.
(c) A battalion of redcoats.
(d) A squad of specialized sharpshooters.

5. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?
(a) Dice.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one question Bernard Cornwell is often asked about Richard Sharpe?

2. Who is Lucille Castineau?

3. What does Cornwell say exists to increase awareness of soldiers who fought in the early 19th century?

4. Who has sent for Sharpe?

5. Who is CeCe Motz?

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