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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 happens as they drive off?
(a) The cart lurches from side to side.
(b) A wheel freezes on the cart.
(c) One of the horses rears.
(d) A wheel falls off the cart.

2. How long does Sharpe figure it will take the French to advance?
(a) A few hours.
(b) A day.
(c) They are in retreat.
(d) An hour.

3. What did Ducos say Sharpe would know?
(a) The location of the silver.
(b) The location of the gold.
(c) The location of his son.
(d) The location of his daughter.

4. Why does Lubecque have one of his men drive the cart?
(a) He does not want to drive the cart himself.
(b) He has no left hand and cannot drive the cart.
(c) He thinks Sharpe is more easily guarded in the back of the cart.
(d) He does not trust Sharpe.

5. What does Sharpe think odd after he kills the fox?
(a) He cannot hear the church bell as usual.
(b) It is odd the men he saw have not reappeared.
(c) The musket misfired a couple times.
(d) The fox was pregnant but has a den of youngs already.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does D'Alembord ask Sharpe about India?

2. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

3. What does Sharpe say is fitting for Christmas?

4. Why is Sharpe glad the French garrison is accompanied by women?

5. What does Sharpe look for when he walks north?

(see the answer key)

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