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

2. Why did Sharpe go to France in Sharp's Ransom?
(a) To find his half brother.
(b) To find his daughter.
(c) Because of a woman.
(d) To take revenge on a sadistic French Captain.

3. What does Gudin have to leave behind when a wagon breaks down?
(a) His sword collection.
(b) His musical instruments.
(c) His books.
(d) His dried flower collection.

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

5. What is the Bernard and Judy Cornwell Foundation?
(a) A way of connecting with other Sharpe fans.
(b) A place to teach young writers.
(c) He does not mention such a foundation.
(d) A charity.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Sharpe estimate the French will arrive?

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

3. Why does Gudin not think the Sharpe he is about to encounter is the same one he met in India?

4. Who is the Crapaud that Sharpe serves under in India?

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

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