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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 67-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is General Picard disgruntled?
(a) His wife is angry at him.
(b) His mistress left him.
(c) His brigade is late.
(d) He lost several men in a battle.

2. Why doesn't Picard call his men back off the slopes?
(a) He is not one to heed a warning.
(b) He cannot hear the bugler.
(c) He is incompetent.
(d) He is too sure of victory.

3. How long was each story originally supposed to be?
(a) 12,000 words.
(b) 22,000 words.
(c) 45,000 words.
(d) 6,000 words.

4. What does Sharpe think odd after he kills the fox?
(a) The musket misfired a couple times.
(b) It is odd the men he saw have not reappeared.
(c) The fox was pregnant but has a den of youngs already.
(d) He cannot hear the church bell as usual.

5. Who does Sharpe think of after hearing about Hagman's delivery?
(a) The wine might be poisoned.
(b) Christmas dinner.
(c) Jesus.
(d) That Picard double-crossed him another time.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ducos' will mention?

2. Why is Caillou furious?

3. What is the Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation?

4. Where did Malan serve during the Napoleonic Wars?

5. What does Sharpe say is fitting for Christmas?

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