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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 57-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Picard tell Santon about Gudin?
(a) Gudin is unlucky.
(b) Gudin is a better soldier than many know.
(c) Gudin is a good man though misguided.
(d) Gudin is totally incompetent.

2. Who is Lucille Castineau?
(a) A woman Sharpe meets in "Sharpe's Revenge."
(b) A new character created for "Sharpe's Christmas."
(c) A new character created in "Sharpe's Memories."
(d) A woman Sharpe accidentally killed in "Sharpe's Revenge."

3. Of what is Colonel Gudin's career full?
(a) Failures.
(b) Strife.
(c) Battles.
(d) Honors.

4. What does Gudin tell Sharpe after they embrace?
(a) Picard has two more brigades on the way.
(b) Gudin is very proud of Sharpe.
(c) Gudin's wife would be happy for Sharpe's success.
(d) Gudin knew Sharpe was special.

5. What does Sharpe use to repair the farmhouse?
(a) His inheritance from his grandfather.
(b) His half-pay as a retired British officer.
(c) Money he saved while in the Army.
(d) Money he received as a bonus after capturing a French convoy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Gudin pray?

2. Who granted Gudin his eagle?

3. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

4. Where does Sharpe send two companies?

5. What does Picard believe about himself?

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