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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 67-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Sharpe read in the papers?
(a) Napoleon has escaped.
(b) The French countryside has been plundered.
(c) All former English soldiers are to leave France.
(d) The King of England is offering amnesty to deserters.

2. Why is General Picard disgruntled?
(a) His wife is angry at him.
(b) He lost several men in a battle.
(c) His brigade is late.
(d) His mistress left him.

3. What does Picard tell Santon about Gudin?
(a) Gudin is a better soldier than many know.
(b) Gudin is a good man though misguided.
(c) Gudin is unlucky.
(d) Gudin is totally incompetent.

4. What is the tall man with hussar pigtails carrying?
(a) A Bible.
(b) Sharpe's sword.
(c) Sharpe's rifle.
(d) Patrick.

5. What opportunity will Sharpe offer the French?
(a) To recover their wounded.
(b) To regroup.
(c) To have a peaceful Christmas day.
(d) To surrender their weapons.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caillou know Gudin will do?

2. What does Sharpe order from Irati for his men?

3. What did Ducos' will mention?

4. Who commands the piquet on the south road?

5. When does Sharpe estimate the French will arrive?

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