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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 46-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Hagman deliver?
(a) A bottle of wine from Picard.
(b) A message from Picard.
(c) A newborn calf.
(d) A baby girl.

3. Why won't Gudin ride his horse?
(a) The horse is ill.
(b) The horse is lame.
(c) His lieutenant is ill and riding the horse.
(d) The horse is in an advanced stage of pregnancy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Sharpe send two companies?

2. What does D'Alembord ask Sharpe about India?

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

4. What does Picard believe about himself?

5. Whom does Sharpe order to advance when the French are only fifty paces away?

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