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

2. When does Sharpe estimate the French will arrive?
(a) He does not think the French will be coming.
(b) New Year's Eve.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) Christmas Eve.

3. What does Sharpe command?
(a) A battalion of redcoats.
(b) A company of reservists.
(c) No one at the moment.
(d) A squad of specialized sharpshooters.

4. Who does Cornwell say commissioned the Sharpe stories originally?
(a) Daily Mail.
(b) His mother.
(c) His best friend who is an editor.
(d) His former English professor.

5. What does Cornwell say Sharpe is determined not to lose in Sharpe's Ransom?
(a) The gold he hid in a French monastery after Waterloo.
(b) His half brother.
(c) A woman Sharpe's meets in a previous story.
(d) The only contact he has for finding his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are both men unable to do?

3. Where will Sharpe's men cover the west road?

4. What does Picard say Gudin has become used to?

5. How long was each story originally supposed to be?

(see the answer key)

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