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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. Who is Ensign Nicholls?
(a) The man who interrupts the argument.
(b) The man who knocks Sharpe over the head.
(c) The man who is in love with Sharpe's cousin.
(d) The man who insists on a court martial for Harper.

2. For what does Caillou blame Gudin when they hear shots in the distance?
(a) Coming into Irati from the North.
(b) Leaving the soldiers' wives behind.
(c) Bringing women along.
(d) Coming into Irati from the South.

3. How long was each story originally supposed to be?
(a) 6,000 words.
(b) 45,000 words.
(c) 22,000 words.
(d) 12,000 words.

4. What is Sharpe learning to love?
(a) The farm where he and Lucille are living.
(b) Normandy.
(c) Lucille's son by her first husband.
(d) Lucille's daughter by her first husband.

5. What does Marie tell Sharpe to do when he wakes on Christmas Eve?
(a) Not wake the baby.
(b) Dress warmly.
(c) Take no risks.
(d) Eat breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?

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

3. Of what does Gudin assure Sharpe?

4. What has Sharpe found south of the village?

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

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