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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 57-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hagman deliver?
(a) A message from Picard.
(b) A bottle of wine from Picard.
(c) A newborn calf.
(d) A baby girl.

2. What has Sharpe found south of the village?
(a) A young child wandering around.
(b) A young goat.
(c) A pile of French muskets.
(d) A place where his battalion can stop the escaping French.

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

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

5. Who is the Crapaud that Sharpe serves under in India?
(a) Colonel Gudin.
(b) Colonel Picard.
(c) Captain Gyer.
(d) Colonel Santon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe offer Gudin?

2. What does Sharpe think would make a nice Christmas present for his battalion?

3. What does Lucille deliberately do as she is gathering the wash?

4. Why does Picard think Caillou is commanding the forces that are fighting?

5. Why is Caillou furious?

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