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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 38-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gudin not think the Sharpe he is about to encounter is the same one he met in India?
(a) The other Sharpe would be in his 70's now.
(b) He does not know a Sharpe awaits the French.
(c) He saw the other Sharpe killed.
(d) Few men rise through the rank to become officers in the British army.

2. What happens when some Frenchmen kick over a barrel?
(a) Nothing.
(b) It explodes.
(c) The barrel's staves break and the wine spills.
(d) The wine leaks out.

3. Who is the Peer's Chief of Intelligence?
(a) Colonel Gudin.
(b) Colonel Hogan.
(c) Patrick Harper.
(d) Richard Sharpe.

4. Why is Picard pleased that his men are miserable?
(a) He likes to share his own misery.
(b) He will look good when he solves their problem.
(c) He thinks they need to be toughened up.
(d) He thinks they fight better that way.

5. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Dice.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has sent for Sharpe?

2. With whose forces is Sharpe fighting in "Sharpe's Christmas"?

3. Picard thinks ____________ are on the slopes.

4. Why is Sharpe glad the French garrison is accompanied by women?

5. How long is it until Christmas?

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