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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 Sharpe look for when he walks north?
(a) Frogs.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) A woman who ran off with his pistol.
(d) Spanish spies.

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

3. What does Cornwell say exists to increase awareness of soldiers who fought in the early 19th century?
(a) Sharpe's Legacy Society.
(b) Sharpe Appreciation Society.
(c) The Art of War Society.
(d) The Soldiers' Scrapbook.

4. What does Picard tell Santon about Gudin?
(a) Gudin is totally incompetent.
(b) Gudin is a good man though misguided.
(c) Gudin is unlucky.
(d) Gudin is a better soldier than many know.

5. What is the state of England in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) England is figting the Spanish.
(b) England is fighting the Americans.
(c) England is at peace.
(d) England is fighting the Danes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Sharpe's riflemen hidden?

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

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

4. Where is a French garrison located?

5. What attack is the French army attempting to repel?

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