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

2. How long is it until Christmas?
(a) 3 days.
(b) 7 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 day.

3. To whom is the telescope inscribed through which Sharpe is looking?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Gudin.
(c) The King of Spain.
(d) Russeau.

4. Why is Sharpe glad the French garrison is accompanied by women?
(a) It means they really are leaving Spain.
(b) They will not be paying as close attention to the British.
(c) It will keep Sharpe's men from getting trigger happy.
(d) It might motivate the French to surrender.

5. Where does Picard send the voltiguers?
(a) To the vanguard.
(b) To the slopes where the riflemen are hidden.
(c) To the west to circle back around Irati.
(d) To the rear as reserves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cornwell say Sharpe is determined not to lose in Sharpe's Ransom?

2. What does Picard believe about himself?

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

4. Who has sent for Sharpe?

5. What is one question Bernard Cornwell is often asked about Richard Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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