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

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

3. What has Sharpe found south of the village?
(a) A place where his battalion can stop the escaping French.
(b) A young child wandering around.
(c) A young goat.
(d) A pile of French muskets.

4. What happens when some Frenchmen kick over a barrel?
(a) The wine leaks out.
(b) The barrel's staves break and the wine spills.
(c) Nothing.
(d) It explodes.

5. Who is Lucille Castineau?
(a) A new character created for "Sharpe's Christmas."
(b) A woman Sharpe accidentally killed in "Sharpe's Revenge."
(c) A woman Sharpe meets in "Sharpe's Revenge."
(d) A new character created in "Sharpe's Memories."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornwell say exists to increase awareness of soldiers who fought in the early 19th century?

2. What does Sharpe order from Irati for his men?

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

4. What does Picard tell Santon about Gudin?

5. From what disaster are some of the men at the Fort at Ochagavia taking refuge?

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