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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 79-89.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sharpe order Smith to do?
(a) Dig trenches on the east side of Irati.
(b) Retreat in two hours.
(c) Watch for the other French garrison.
(d) Keep his men from drinking.

2. 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) To serve Gudin and Sharpe dinner.
(c) To speak with Sharpe privately.
(d) More towels.

3. Whom does Father Defoy embarrass publicly?
(a) Malan.
(b) Sharpe.
(c) The widow Malan.
(d) Calvet.

4. Who has sent for Sharpe?
(a) King George.
(b) Colonel Gudin.
(c) Colonel Hogan.
(d) His wife.

5. What war in 1799 is the context of "Sharpe's Christmas"?
(a) The War of the Roses.
(b) The Mysore War.
(c) The Boxer Rebellion.
(d) The Battle of Waterloo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucille deliberately do as she is gathering the wash?

2. What does Lucille ask Sharpe if he misses?

3. Lucille says Sharpe's business is ______________.

4. What does Sharpe feel as he is marching to Irati that evening?

5. Who reprimands Challon?

(see the answer key)

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