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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 46-55.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Picard suggest they do when they hear gunfire?
(a) Help Gudin's men.
(b) Send a messenger for reinforcements.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Get into France as fast as possible.

3. What does Picard say Gudin has become used to?
(a) The good life.
(b) Being rescued.
(c) Hunger.
(d) Defeat.

4. Who will cover the east road?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) No one.
(c) The Hussians.
(d) The cavalry.

5. Who is sulking about his defeat?
(a) Harper.
(b) Caillou.
(c) Picard.
(d) Nicholls.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what disaster are some of the men at the Fort at Ochagavia taking refuge?

2. What does Gudin regret leaving in India?

3. At what does the French brigade fire?

4. What does Gudin tell Sharpe after they embrace?

5. Who has sent for Sharpe?

(see the answer key)

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