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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 67-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Gudin pray?
(a) Honorable death.
(b) His wife and children.
(c) A way out of the military without deserting or being shot.
(d) A small victory.

2. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?
(a) Take a life of their own.
(b) Live long, peaceful lives after intense fighting as young adults.
(c) Die when it seems unnecessary.
(d) Evolve into someone different.

3. What are both men unable to do?
(a) Kill the animal.
(b) Stop coughing.
(c) Stop sneezing.
(d) Stop laughing.

4. What does Caillou know Gudin will do?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Waste his men's lives.
(c) Keep his Eagle at any cost.
(d) Agree to leave Spain without their weapons.

5. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) England is figting the Spanish.
(b) England is fighting the Danes.
(c) England is at peace.
(d) England is fighting the Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sharpe go to France in Sharp's Ransom?

2. What does Malan do as Sharpe greets him?

3. What does Gudin tell Sharpe after they embrace?

4. What does Sharpe hope to avoid this Christmas Eve?

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

(see the answer key)

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