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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. About what do the two men argue?
(a) Who is the sicker man.
(b) Who is the better shot.
(c) Whether the French are coming soon.
(d) Who will perform the task.

2. How long has Colonel Jean Gudin been in his present command?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 3 months.

3. Why is Picard pleased that his men are miserable?
(a) He thinks they need to be toughened up.
(b) He will look good when he solves their problem.
(c) He thinks they fight better that way.
(d) He likes to share his own misery.

4. What is the Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation?
(a) A way of connecting with other Sharpe fans.
(b) He does not mention such a foundation.
(c) A place to teach young writers.
(d) A charity.

5. What are Sharpe and the other man trying to do?
(a) Kill a French sentry.
(b) Trap a badger.
(c) Trap a possom.
(d) Kill a bullock.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom is Richard Sharpe kneeling at the end of a field?

2. How long is it until Christmas?

3. Who granted Gudin his eagle?

4. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?

5. To whom is the telescope inscribed through which Sharpe is looking?

(see the answer key)

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