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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Gudin regret leaving in India?
(a) His collection of Indian spices.
(b) His youthful optimism.
(c) His books on Indian history.
(d) His Indian mistress.

3. Whose garrison must Picard rescue?
(a) Nicholl's.
(b) Sharpe's.
(c) Gudin's.
(d) No one's.

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

5. About what do the two men argue?
(a) Whether the French are coming soon.
(b) Who is the better shot.
(c) Who will perform the task.
(d) Who is the sicker man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Picard thinks ____________ are on the slopes.

2. What is wrong with Colonel Gudin's feet?

3. Why does Sharpe have his men stationed fifty paces back from the frontier?

4. What are both men unable to do?

5. What does Gudin have to leave behind when a wagon breaks down?

(see the answer key)

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