View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 21-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Picard say Gudin has become used to?
(a) Hunger.
(b) The good life.
(c) Defeat.
(d) Being rescued.

2. What does D'Alembord think of Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe has more integrity than many of the gentlemen officers.
(b) Sharpe is a womanizer.
(c) Sharpe should not be an officer.
(d) Sharpe is the best soldier D'Alembord has ever known.

3. What are Sharpe and the other man trying to do?
(a) Kill a bullock.
(b) Trap a possom.
(c) Kill a French sentry.
(d) Trap a badger.

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

5. Who is one of the first officers to spot Richard Sharpe's potential?
(a) Colonel Price.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) Colonel Gudin.
(d) The Duke of Wellington.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?

2. What war in 1799 is the context of "Sharpe's Christmas"?

3. What are both men unable to do?

4. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 220 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample