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

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

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

4. What war in 1799 is the context of "Sharpe's Christmas"?
(a) The Boxer Rebellion.
(b) The War of the Roses.
(c) The Mysore War.
(d) The Battle of Waterloo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has sent for Sharpe?

2. For what does Gudin pray?

3. What does Caillou know Gudin will do?

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

5. Why is General Picard disgruntled?

(see the answer key)

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