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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is a French garrison located?
(a) Isle de France.
(b) The Fort at Ochagavia.
(c) The Fort near Timcumpki.
(d) Somewhere north of Sharpe's men.

2. 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.

3. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?
(a) In Irati.
(b) In trenches along the west side of the road.
(c) In a stand of trees.
(d) Among the rocks above the barrels.

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

5. What does Cornwell say Sharpe is determined not to lose in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) His half brother.
(b) The only contact he has for finding his daughter.
(c) The gold he hid in a French monastery after Waterloo.
(d) A woman Sharpe's meets in a previous story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why won't Gudin ride his horse?

2. What happens when some Frenchmen kick over a barrel?

3. What delays Gudin?

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

5. Of what is Colonel Gudin's career full?

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