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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 38-46.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?
(a) Die when it seems unnecessary.
(b) Live long, peaceful lives after intense fighting as young adults.
(c) Take a life of their own.
(d) Evolve into someone different.

2. Who is the Crapaud that Sharpe serves under in India?
(a) Colonel Santon.
(b) Colonel Gudin.
(c) Colonel Picard.
(d) Captain Gyer.

3. What happens when some Frenchmen kick over a barrel?
(a) The barrel's staves break and the wine spills.
(b) It explodes.
(c) The wine leaks out.
(d) Nothing.

4. What does Sharpe say is fitting for Christmas?
(a) Mostly shepherds live in Irati.
(b) It is cold and snowy.
(c) The war is winding down.
(d) The trees are covered in snow.

5. What would cause Sharpe serious problems?
(a) If the French brigade and garrison were to attack together.
(b) If it gets foggy late in the day as it's been doing.
(c) If it starts snowing again.
(d) If his men decide to kidnap some of the French women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Picard believe about himself?

2. Who granted Gudin his eagle?

3. Why does Sharpe think it cruel to fire at the unprotected French soldiers?

4. What does Sharpe hope to avoid this Christmas Eve?

5. To what does Caillou object?

(see the answer key)

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