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

2. What does D'Alembord ask Sharpe about India?
(a) If he ever rode an elephant in India.
(b) If he met any pretty women in India.
(c) If he would be willing to go back to India.
(d) If he liked India.

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

4. What does Sharpe offer Gudin?
(a) The opportunity to return to the abandoned French fort.
(b) A chance to escape.
(c) To choose to fight or surrender.
(d) The opportunity to sneak into France without a fight.

5. Why is Sharpe glad the French garrison is accompanied by women?
(a) It means they really are leaving Spain.
(b) It will keep Sharpe's men from getting trigger happy.
(c) It might motivate the French to surrender.
(d) They will not be paying as close attention to the British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Caillou know Gudin will do?

2. What does Sharpe learn about as the enemy are collecting their death and wounded?

3. What does Sharpe feel as he is marching to Irati that evening?

4. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

5. What does Gudin mention that prompts Sharpe to ask for more information?

(see the answer key)

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