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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 21-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does Sharpe estimate the French will arrive?
(a) Christmas Day.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) He does not think the French will be coming.
(d) New Year's Eve.

3. From what disaster are some of the men at the Fort at Ochagavia taking refuge?
(a) Waterloo.
(b) Borodino.
(c) Vitoria.
(d) Kulm.

4. What does D'Alembord think of Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe is a womanizer.
(b) Sharpe has more integrity than many of the gentlemen officers.
(c) Sharpe is the best soldier D'Alembord has ever known.
(d) Sharpe should not be an officer.

5. What is one question Bernard Cornwell is often asked about Richard Sharpe?
(a) If he finally emigrated to the United States.
(b) If he actually settled down in Normandy.
(c) If he lived a long life.
(d) If he ever reclaims his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?

2. Who is the Crapaud that Sharpe serves under in India?

3. What does Sharpe command?

4. What are both men unable to do?

5. What does CeCe Mot do?

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