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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. Whose garrison must Picard rescue?
(a) Gudin's.
(b) Sharpe's.
(c) No one's.
(d) Nicholl's.

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

3. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) England is figting the Spanish.
(b) England is fighting the Danes.
(c) England is fighting the Americans.
(d) England is at peace.

4. 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 pile of French muskets.
(d) A young goat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is one of the first officers to spot Richard Sharpe's potential?

4. Why is General Picard disgruntled?

5. What does Picard say Gudin has become used to?

(see the answer key)

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