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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 89-97.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What opportunity will Sharpe offer the French?
(a) To surrender their weapons.
(b) To regroup.
(c) To have a peaceful Christmas day.
(d) To recover their wounded.

2. Why does Gudin not think the Sharpe he is about to encounter is the same one he met in India?
(a) The other Sharpe would be in his 70's now.
(b) He does not know a Sharpe awaits the French.
(c) He saw the other Sharpe killed.
(d) Few men rise through the rank to become officers in the British army.

3. Why does Picard think Caillou is commanding the forces that are fighting?
(a) Caillou outranks Gudin.
(b) Picard does not know who might be in charge.
(c) Gudin was not coming from that direction.
(d) Gudin would never fight so fiercely.

4. What does Gudin have to leave behind when a wagon breaks down?
(a) His books.
(b) His sword collection.
(c) His musical instruments.
(d) His dried flower collection.

5. What does Daniel Hagman want when he pokes his head into the room where Sharpe and Gudin are talking?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) More towels.
(c) To speak with Sharpe privately.
(d) To serve Gudin and Sharpe dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe think odd after he kills the fox?

3. Who is sitting opposite Lucille when Sharpe enters the kitchen?

4. What does Marie tell Sharpe to do when he wakes on Christmas Eve?

5. What does Sharpe command?

(see the answer key)

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