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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 Sharpe feel as he is marching to Irati that evening?
(a) Pleased that Picard no longer spreads his evil in the world.
(b) Sorrowful that the newborn will not know its mother.
(c) Nervous about the two French brigades advancing toward Irati.
(d) Extreme anger about Nicholl's death.

2. With whose forces is Sharpe fighting in "Sharpe's Christmas"?
(a) Dutch.
(b) French.
(c) British.
(d) Italian.

3. About what do Harper and Sharpe argue near the end of the story?
(a) Who will stay in Spain.
(b) What Sharpe's superiors will do.
(c) Who will kill the cow.
(d) Who will kill the sheep.

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

5. 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 finally emigrated to the United States.
(d) If he lived a long life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where will Sharpe's men cover the west road?

3. Why is Sharpe glad the French garrison is accompanied by women?

4. What does the bugler do under Sharpe's orders?

5. Who is sulking about his defeat?

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