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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas (pp. 11-21).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does CeCe Mot do?
(a) Leads Sharpe to Napoleon in Sharpe's Waterloo.
(b) Hides Sharpe's daughter from him.
(c) Encourages Cornwell to write "Sharpe's Ransom."
(d) Converts old newspapers into computer files.

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

4. With whose forces is Sharpe fighting in "Sharpe's Christmas"?
(a) Dutch.
(b) French.
(c) British.
(d) Italian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Sharpe and the other man trying to do?

2. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

3. With whom is Richard Sharpe kneeling at the end of a field?

4. What does Cornwell say Sharpe is determined not to lose in Sharpe's Ransom?

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

(see the answer key)

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