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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 is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Cards.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Dice.

2. What does Cornwell say exists to increase awareness of soldiers who fought in the early 19th century?
(a) Sharpe's Legacy Society.
(b) The Soldiers' Scrapbook.
(c) The Art of War Society.
(d) Sharpe Appreciation Society.

3. Who is the Crapaud that Sharpe serves under in India?
(a) Captain Gyer.
(b) Colonel Gudin.
(c) Colonel Picard.
(d) Colonel Santon.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what is Colonel Gudin's career full?

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

3. About what do the two men argue?

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

5. Why is Picard pleased that his men are miserable?

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