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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. Whom does Sharpe order to advance when the French are only fifty paces away?
(a) The Prince of Wale's Own Volunteers.
(b) No one.
(c) The light artillery.
(d) The archers.

2. Why is Sharpe bluffing with Gudin?
(a) Most of his troops have already started marching to the coast.
(b) His troops are weakened.
(c) He does not want to fight on Christmas.
(d) He wants to see what Gudin will do.

3. What does Caillou know Gudin will do?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Keep his Eagle at any cost.
(c) Agree to leave Spain without their weapons.
(d) Waste his men's lives.

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

5. What does Sharpe say is fitting for Christmas?
(a) Mostly shepherds live in Irati.
(b) The trees are covered in snow.
(c) It is cold and snowy.
(d) The war is winding down.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharpe command?

2. How long does Sharpe figure it will take the French to advance?

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

4. Where does Sharpe send two companies?

5. Where will Sharpe's men cover the west road?

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