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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. How long does Sharpe figure it will take the French to advance?
(a) They are in retreat.
(b) A day.
(c) An hour.
(d) A few hours.

2. What does Sharpe look for when he walks north?
(a) Rabbits.
(b) Spanish spies.
(c) A woman who ran off with his pistol.
(d) Frogs.

3. Who kicks Challon between the legs?
(a) Lucille.
(b) No one.
(c) Malan.
(d) Sharpe.

4. Sharpe tells the congregation a story about _____________.
(a) An emperor, gold, and greed.
(b) A general, silver, and greed.
(c) His daughter being left in Normandy.
(d) His return to Normandy.

5. What does Lucille ask of the men who break into her home?
(a) Nothing.
(b) To leave them their silver.
(c) To get out of her house.
(d) To wait for Sharpe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornwell say Sharpe is determined not to lose in Sharpe's Ransom?

2. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

3. Why does Gudin not think the Sharpe he is about to encounter is the same one he met in India?

4. Who is sulking about his defeat?

5. What does Father Defoy wish Jacques would do?

(see the answer key)

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