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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Lucille explain Sharpe's presence?
2. What does Lucille cook for Challon and his two hussars?
3. The small man says he is _____________.
4. What does Marie tell Sharpe to do when he wakes on Christmas Eve?
5. Whom does Father Defoy embarrass publicly?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Sharpe deal with the three men who are with him?
2. How does Sharpe send Gudin off?
3. What does Sharpe offer Gudin and what is Gudin's reply?
4. What does Sharpe tell Locet about the gold?
5. What does Hagman have to say about Maria and her baby?
6. Why is Sharpe in Normandy, and what does he think about when he holds his rifle?
7. Where does Sharpe go on the morning of Christmas Eve?
8. What does Sharpe say to Lucille about the cogwheels, and what is her response?
9. What does Sharpe say about the villagers, especially Malan? What is Lucille's response?
10. What does Sharpe tell the people in the church?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are a number of "villains" in Sharpe's Christmas. Ducos, Juanita de Elia, Father Sarsfield, and Loup.
1. Explain, with examples from the text, what you see as the main motivations behind Caillou's behavior. If he lived in America today, with what crimes do you think he would be charged?
2. Picard is a "villain" who does not seem to be motivated by self-interest. Discuss why or why not you believe this statement to be true. Use examples from Sharpe's Christmas to support and illustrate your opinion.
3. Do you think crimes or immoral behavior motivated by good intentions is more pardonable than that motivated by self-interests? Why or why not? Use examples from Sharpe's Christmas to support and illustrate your opinion.
Essay Topic 2
Though this novel is probably more action driven rather than character driven, obviously there are several characters who make the novel what it is. Discuss one of the following:
1. Compare/contrast the characters of Sharpe and Caillou. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities and social skills. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
2. Compare/contrast the characters of Gudin and Picard. Include their goals, sense of honor, abilities, and social skills. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
3. Thoroughly analyze the character of Richard Sharpe discussing both his strong and weak points and how both affect the outcome of the plot. Use examples from the text and your own life to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Most of the entire series of novels concerning Richard Sharpe takes place during the Napoleonic Wars; therefore, understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:
1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.
2. Research and write an expository essay about the battles that take place on land between Britain and France during the Napoleonic Wars.
3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British infantry during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British infantry during either WWI or WWII.
4. Write an expository essay on how the Napoleonic War affects the social culture of one of the following countries: Britain, France, or Germany.
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