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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 does Sharpe think his most rationale plan would be as he approaches the farmhouse?
(a) To rush it and surprise the men inside.
(b) To observe it from afar for awhile.
(c) To sneak in through a back window.
(d) To try to smoke out the occupants.

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 retrieves an old key that opens a chapel on her property.
(c) He winks at her.
(d) He uses the present tense to speak about a dead person.

3. What does Cornwell say he never expected?
(a) Sharpe would end up in France.
(b) Teresa would die.
(c) Sharpe's daughter would grow older.
(d) Sharpe would survive the last conflict in which he participated.

4. 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.

5. How long has Colonel Jean Gudin been in his present command?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 3 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sharpe go to France in Sharp's Ransom?

2. What happens as they drive off?

3. What are the French desperate to escape?

4. What is Sharpe learning to love?

5. Who reprimands Challon?

(see the answer key)

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