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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. Where did Malan serve during the Napoleonic Wars?
(a) As a sergeant in France's Imperial Guard.
(b) As a colonel in the French Imperial Guard.
(c) He was not in the military.
(d) As an ensign on a British ship.

2. To whom is the telescope inscribed through which Sharpe is looking?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Russeau.
(c) Gudin.
(d) The King of Spain.

3. Why does Sharpe have his men stationed fifty paces back from the frontier?
(a) They can take advantage of a bluff.
(b) The sun will not be in their eyes.
(c) The French cannot see them.
(d) The French have to march around them.

4. What does Picard suggest they do when they hear gunfire?
(a) Get into France as fast as possible.
(b) Send a messenger for reinforcements.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Help Gudin's men.

5. Why is Sharpe bluffing with Gudin?
(a) He does not want to fight on Christmas.
(b) His troops are weakened.
(c) He wants to see what Gudin will do.
(d) Most of his troops have already started marching to the coast.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

3. What does Lucille say she will cook Sharpe?

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

5. Who does Sharpe think of after hearing about Hagman's delivery?

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