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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 Sharpe order Smith to do?
(a) Retreat in two hours.
(b) Watch for the other French garrison.
(c) Keep his men from drinking.
(d) Dig trenches on the east side of Irati.

2. With whose forces is Sharpe fighting in "Sharpe's Christmas"?
(a) British.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Dutch.

3. What does D'Alembord think of Sharpe?
(a) Sharpe has more integrity than many of the gentlemen officers.
(b) Sharpe should not be an officer.
(c) Sharpe is the best soldier D'Alembord has ever known.
(d) Sharpe is a womanizer.

4. How long does Sharpe figure it will take the French to advance?
(a) They are in retreat.
(b) An hour.
(c) A few hours.
(d) A day.

5. What does Cornwell say exists to increase awareness of soldiers who fought in the early 19th century?
(a) The Art of War Society.
(b) Sharpe Appreciation Society.
(c) Sharpe's Legacy Society.
(d) The Soldiers' Scrapbook.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?

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

3. What do two of the volumes of Gudin's diaries concern?

4. Who is Ensign Nicholls?

5. Why is Picard pleased that his men are miserable?

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