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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. Who has sent for Sharpe?
(a) Colonel Gudin.
(b) Colonel Hogan.
(c) His wife.
(d) King George.

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

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 actually settled down in Normandy.
(c) If he ever reclaims his daughter.
(d) If he lived a long life.

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

5. What are both men unable to do?
(a) Stop sneezing.
(b) Stop coughing.
(c) Stop laughing.
(d) Kill the animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

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

3. Who is CeCe Motz?

4. How long is it until Christmas?

5. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?

(see the answer key)

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