View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) England is figting the Spanish.
(b) England is fighting the Danes.
(c) England is at peace.
(d) England is fighting the Americans.

2. What does CeCe Mot do?
(a) Converts old newspapers into computer files.
(b) Leads Sharpe to Napoleon in Sharpe's Waterloo.
(c) Hides Sharpe's daughter from him.
(d) Encourages Cornwell to write "Sharpe's Ransom."

3. What does D'Alembord ask Sharpe about India?
(a) If he liked India.
(b) If he met any pretty women in India.
(c) If he ever rode an elephant in India.
(d) If he would be willing to go back to India.

4. Picard thinks ____________ are on the slopes.
(a) The Spanish elite forces.
(b) No forces.
(c) Partisans.
(d) The British.

5. What does Picard say Gudin has become used to?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Being rescued.
(c) The good life.
(d) Defeat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are both men unable to do?

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

3. Who is Lucille Castineau?

4. Why is General Picard disgruntled?

5. How long is it until Christmas?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 228 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample