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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. Who is CeCe Motz?
(a) Sharpe's daughter's guardian.
(b) Cornwell's assistant.
(c) A young woman Sharpe meets in Sharpe's Waterloo.
(d) An editor for the book company that publishes Sharpe's books.

2. Why does Sharpe have his men stationed fifty paces back from the frontier?
(a) The French cannot see them.
(b) The sun will not be in their eyes.
(c) The French have to march around them.
(d) They can take advantage of a bluff.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Cornwell say commissioned the Sharpe stories originally?

5. Why is Picard pleased that his men are miserable?

(see the answer key)

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