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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. Why is General Picard disgruntled?
(a) His mistress left him.
(b) His wife is angry at him.
(c) He lost several men in a battle.
(d) His brigade is late.

2. What does the surgeon claim about Maria?
(a) She is having twins.
(b) He baby is dead inside the womb.
(c) She will only live a few more hours.
(d) She cannot give birth naturally.

3. Why does Gudin not think the Sharpe he is about to encounter is the same one he met in India?
(a) Few men rise through the rank to become officers in the British army.
(b) He saw the other Sharpe killed.
(c) The other Sharpe would be in his 70's now.
(d) He does not know a Sharpe awaits the French.

4. What does Sharpe order from Irati for his men?
(a) New muskets.
(b) A special Christmas dinner.
(c) Barrels.
(d) Extra ammo.

5. For what does Caillou blame Gudin when they hear shots in the distance?
(a) Leaving the soldiers' wives behind.
(b) Coming into Irati from the North.
(c) Bringing women along.
(d) Coming into Irati from the South.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is one of the first officers to spot Richard Sharpe's potential?

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

3. What does Gudin regret leaving in India?

4. What happens when some Frenchmen kick over a barrel?

5. Who will cover the east road?

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