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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. How long has Colonel Jean Gudin been in his present command?
(a) 1 year.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 10 years.

2. 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.

3. What is the Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation?
(a) A place to teach young writers.
(b) He does not mention such a foundation.
(c) A charity.
(d) A way of connecting with other Sharpe fans.

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

5. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?
(a) Live long, peaceful lives after intense fighting as young adults.
(b) Evolve into someone different.
(c) Die when it seems unnecessary.
(d) Take a life of their own.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?

5. How long is it until Christmas?

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