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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 is a French garrison located?
(a) Isle de France.
(b) The Fort at Ochagavia.
(c) The Fort near Timcumpki.
(d) Somewhere north of Sharpe's men.

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

3. To what does Caillou object?
(a) Sharpe going undercover.
(b) Gudin leaving the Eagle.
(c) Gudin commanding the forces.
(d) Women and children coming along with the French army.

4. What attack is the French army attempting to repel?
(a) The Dutch attack on Gibraltar.
(b) The British attack near Waterloo.
(c) The British attack on Seringapatam.
(d) It does not specify.

5. Who does Cornwell say commissioned the Sharpe stories originally?
(a) His former English professor.
(b) His best friend who is an editor.
(c) His mother.
(d) Daily Mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Sharpe found south of the village?

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

3. About what do the two men argue?

4. What does Sharpe look for when he walks north?

5. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?

(see the answer key)

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