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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourth Day, Chapters 17 thru 20, Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the Prussians located?
(a) North of the British.
(b) They are intermingled with the British.
(c) To the east of the British.
(d) They retreated too far to return in time.

2. What does the Prince of Orange do to cover his embarrassment from the previous day?
(a) Asks Sharpe about the encounter with Lord Rossendale.
(b) Says the knock on his head addled his brains.
(c) Makes an exaggerated analysis of the allied lines.
(d) Blusters his way through planning his army's assignment.

3. Just as the British are about to celebrate, what happens?
(a) A bullet claims the Duke of Wellington.
(b) A second wave of cavalry attacks.
(c) A huge infantry force comes marching over the north ridge.
(d) A bullet claims Harper.

4. What does Lieutenant Simon Bloggett want of Sharpe?
(a) For Sharpe to ask for command of Bloggett's unit.
(b) For Sharpe to see the Baron Rebecque.
(c) For Sharpe to show him how to plan an offensive.
(d) Advice about women.

5. Who falls with the heavy cavalry?
(a) Harper.
(b) Lord Rossendale.
(c) The Prince of Orange.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is yet committed to the battle?

2. Who is Prince William of Orange?

3. What causes a massacre of those who relieve the defenders of La Haye Sainte?

4. What is happening to the redcoats who have been ordered to lie down?

5. What does Rebecque want of Sharpe?

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