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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 79-89.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one question Bernard Cornwell is often asked about Richard Sharpe?
(a) If he ever reclaims his daughter.
(b) If he actually settled down in Normandy.
(c) If he lived a long life.
(d) If he finally emigrated to the United States.

2. How does Lucille know Sharpe is playing a game with the men?
(a) He pulls out a key that opens a mausoleum on her property.
(b) He winks at her.
(c) He uses the present tense to speak about a dead person.
(d) He retrieves an old key that opens a chapel on her property.

3. What does Sharpe offer Gudin?
(a) The opportunity to return to the abandoned French fort.
(b) The opportunity to sneak into France without a fight.
(c) A chance to escape.
(d) To choose to fight or surrender.

4. Why is Picard pleased that his men are miserable?
(a) He will look good when he solves their problem.
(b) He thinks they need to be toughened up.
(c) He likes to share his own misery.
(d) He thinks they fight better that way.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lorcet order Sharpe to do?

2. For what does Caillou blame Gudin when they hear shots in the distance?

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

4. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

5. Who appears on the road above the farm?

(see the answer key)

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