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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 would cause Sharpe serious problems?
(a) If the French brigade and garrison were to attack together.
(b) If it gets foggy late in the day as it's been doing.
(c) If it starts snowing again.
(d) If his men decide to kidnap some of the French women.

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

3. Whom does Sharpe order to advance when the French are only fifty paces away?
(a) The archers.
(b) The light artillery.
(c) The Prince of Wale's Own Volunteers.
(d) No one.

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

5. Where does Sharpe lock the men who held Lucille and Patrick hostage?
(a) In the chapel.
(b) In his house's cellar.
(c) In the inn's cellar.
(d) In the village jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what does the French brigade fire?

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

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

4. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?

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

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