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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. What does the bugler do under Sharpe's orders?
(a) Signals a retreat for the riflemen.
(b) Signals a flanking movement.
(c) Signals a surrender.
(d) Signals a charge.

2. Who is sulking about his defeat?
(a) Harper.
(b) Picard.
(c) Nicholls.
(d) Caillou.

3. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?
(a) In Irati.
(b) In trenches along the west side of the road.
(c) In a stand of trees.
(d) Among the rocks above the barrels.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Caillou blame Gudin when they hear shots in the distance?

2. What has Sharpe found south of the village?

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

4. What does Sharpe order from Irati for his men?

5. What does Sharpe think would make a nice Christmas present for his battalion?

(see the answer key)

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