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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. What war in 1799 is the context of "Sharpe's Christmas"?
(a) The War of the Roses.
(b) The Mysore War.
(c) The Boxer Rebellion.
(d) The Battle of Waterloo.

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

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

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

5. From what disaster are some of the men at the Fort at Ochagavia taking refuge?
(a) Vitoria.
(b) Kulm.
(c) Borodino.
(d) Waterloo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

2. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?

3. Who is Ensign Nicholls?

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

5. Who has sent for Sharpe?

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