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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Ransom p. 67-79.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why won't Gudin ride his horse?
(a) The horse is in an advanced stage of pregnancy.
(b) His lieutenant is ill and riding the horse.
(c) The horse is lame.
(d) The horse is ill.

3. What does Sharpe hope to avoid this Christmas Eve?
(a) A parley.
(b) A rout.
(c) A retreat.
(d) More killing.

4. What do two of the volumes of Gudin's diaries concern?
(a) The only successful campaign he has carried out.
(b) Gudin's time in India.
(c) His deceased wife.
(d) His deceased sons.

5. Who advises against Picard's suggestion?
(a) Santon.
(b) Caillou.
(c) Gudin.
(d) No one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who shoots Nicholls?

2. With whom does Sharpe go to consult?

3. What does Sharpe look for when he walks north?

4. What is wrong with Colonel Gudin's feet?

5. Why did Sharpe go to France in Sharp's Ransom?

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