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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Second Day, Chapters 7 thru 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the Duke of Wellington hope will join his forces?
(a) The Prussian army under Prince Blucher.
(b) The Dutch 42nd regiment of cavalry.
(c) The English 42nd regiment of riflemen.
(d) The Dutch 42nd regiment of sharpshooters.

2. How many more rivers does Napoleon have to cross before reaching Brussels?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) None.

3. Who does Sharpe wonder about atoning to for his insubordination?
(a) The Prince of Wales.
(b) The Duke of Wellington.
(c) The Prince of Orange.
(d) The Duke of York.

4. Who is Prince William of Orange?
(a) The Duke and heir to the throne of Germany.
(b) The Duke and heir to the throne of Netherlands.
(c) The Duke and heir to the throne of England.
(d) The only experienced commander in the English army.

5. From where do Harper and Sharpe withdraw?
(a) Quatre Bras.
(b) Belgium.
(c) The Prince of Orange.
(d) Their devastated regiment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the bugle call the French to do?

2. What persists towards the East from where Sharpe and Harper are?

3. How might the pace of the Prussian Major who is taking news to Brussels be described?

4. Who joins the fray who Sharpe and Harper recognize?

5. Why is the Duchess apprehensive of Rossendale being at her home?

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