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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. Who is the Crapaud that Sharpe serves under in India?
(a) Colonel Picard.
(b) Captain Gyer.
(c) Colonel Gudin.
(d) Colonel Santon.

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

3. What does Sharpe have to do after disposing of three of the men?
(a) Make friends in the village.
(b) Go get the gold alone.
(c) Go rescue Lucille by himself.
(d) Find a constable.

4. Why does Sharpe think it cruel to fire at the unprotected French soldiers?
(a) They are trying to protect the women and children.
(b) They have few weapons.
(c) They look like they are starving.
(d) They are so very young.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What opportunity will Sharpe offer the French?

2. Why is Caillou furious?

3. What has Sharpe found south of the village?

4. What does Picard say Gudin has become used to?

5. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

(see the answer key)

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