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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. For what does Gudin pray?
(a) A way out of the military without deserting or being shot.
(b) Honorable death.
(c) A small victory.
(d) His wife and children.

2. With whom is Richard Sharpe kneeling at the end of a field?
(a) Patrick Harper.
(b) Colonel Hogan.
(c) Ensign Gudin.
(d) Ensign Nicholls.

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

4. Who is Ensign Nicholls?
(a) The man who interrupts the argument.
(b) The man who insists on a court martial for Harper.
(c) The man who is in love with Sharpe's cousin.
(d) The man who knocks Sharpe over the head.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Sharpe estimate the French will arrive?

3. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

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

5. For what does Caillou blame Gudin when they hear shots in the distance?

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