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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 21-31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose garrison must Picard rescue?
(a) Sharpe's.
(b) Gudin's.
(c) Nicholl's.
(d) No one's.

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

3. What does D'Alembord ask Sharpe about India?
(a) If he would be willing to go back to India.
(b) If he met any pretty women in India.
(c) If he ever rode an elephant in India.
(d) If he liked India.

4. What does Cornwell say that characters sometimes do?
(a) Live long, peaceful lives after intense fighting as young adults.
(b) Take a life of their own.
(c) Evolve into someone different.
(d) Die when it seems unnecessary.

5. How long is it until Christmas?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 3 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Picard tell Santon about Gudin?

2. What are Sharpe and the other man trying to do?

3. What war in 1799 is the context of "Sharpe's Christmas"?

4. Who commands the piquet on the south road?

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

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