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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 57-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does Sharpe say it will take to clean the rust off?
(a) A day.
(b) The rust will not come off.
(c) A week.
(d) A few hours.

2. Why is Caillou furious?
(a) Picard's men ran.
(b) The women are slowing down the garrison.
(c) He is not in command.
(d) Gudin is going to speak with the men holding the flag of truce.

3. What Sharpe book does "Sharpe's Ransom" follow?
(a) Sharpe's Waterloo.
(b) Sharpe's Tigers.
(c) Sharpe's Rifles.
(d) Sharpe's Christmas.

4. What does Sharpe look for when he walks north?
(a) A woman who ran off with his pistol.
(b) Spanish spies.
(c) Frogs.
(d) Rabbits.

5. What does Gudin mention that prompts Sharpe to ask for more information?
(a) A woman both men knew in India.
(b) His wife.
(c) A horse Gudin lost last winter.
(d) Gudin's bad luck since India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the first officers to spot Richard Sharpe's potential?

2. Why does Gudin not think the Sharpe he is about to encounter is the same one he met in India?

3. Where is a French garrison located?

4. What are both men unable to do?

5. To whom is the telescope inscribed through which Sharpe is looking?

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