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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sharpe's Christmas p. 31-38.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of what is Colonel Gudin's career full?
(a) Failures.
(b) Strife.
(c) Battles.
(d) Honors.

3. What does Picard tell Santon about Gudin?
(a) Gudin is a better soldier than many know.
(b) Gudin is unlucky.
(c) Gudin is totally incompetent.
(d) Gudin is a good man though misguided.

4. What does Picard believe about himself?
(a) He is an excellent judge of character.
(b) He is charmed.
(c) He is important to Napoleon.
(d) He is smarter than most men.

5. What does Sharpe command?
(a) No one at the moment.
(b) A company of reservists.
(c) A battalion of redcoats.
(d) A squad of specialized sharpshooters.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what do the two men argue?

2. About what is Ensign Nicholls enthusiastic?

3. What does Cornwell say he never expected?

4. Where will Sharpe's men cover the west road?

5. What does Gudin regret leaving in India?

(see the answer key)

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