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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. Whose garrison must Picard rescue?
(a) Sharpe's.
(b) Gudin's.
(c) No one's.
(d) Nicholl's.

2. What delays Gudin?
(a) A broken ankle.
(b) A broken compass.
(c) An injured horse and wrong turn.
(d) Many of his soldiers are ill.

3. What is wrong with Colonel Gudin's feet?
(a) He has lost a toe in a battle.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He has bunions.
(d) His heels hurt.

4. Why is Caillou furious?
(a) Gudin is going to speak with the men holding the flag of truce.
(b) He is not in command.
(c) The women are slowing down the garrison.
(d) Picard's men ran.

5. What opportunity will Sharpe offer the French?
(a) To recover their wounded.
(b) To surrender their weapons.
(c) To regroup.
(d) To have a peaceful Christmas day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has sent for Sharpe?

2. About what do the two men argue?

3. What does Caillou know Gudin will do?

4. When does Sharpe estimate the French will arrive?

5. With whom does Sharpe go to consult?

(see the answer key)

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