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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. What does Sharpe order from Irati for his men?
(a) New muskets.
(b) Barrels.
(c) A special Christmas dinner.
(d) Extra ammo.

2. What are both men unable to do?
(a) Kill the animal.
(b) Stop coughing.
(c) Stop laughing.
(d) Stop sneezing.

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

4. Who is Ensign Nicholls?
(a) The man who interrupts the argument.
(b) The man who is in love with Sharpe's cousin.
(c) The man who knocks Sharpe over the head.
(d) The man who insists on a court martial for Harper.

5. Who is the Peer's Chief of Intelligence?
(a) Patrick Harper.
(b) Colonel Gudin.
(c) Richard Sharpe.
(d) Colonel Hogan.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has Colonel Jean Gudin been in his present command?

2. What happens when some Frenchmen kick over a barrel?

3. What has Sharpe found south of the village?

4. Who will cover the east road?

5. Why does Sharpe have his men stationed fifty paces back from the frontier?

(see the answer key)

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