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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. Why do the Belgian cavalry flee?
(a) They secretly root for Napoleon's victory.
(b) They do not like the Prince of Orange.
(c) They had belonged to the French cavalry the year previously.
(d) They are afraid to attack the more experienced French cavalry.

2. What order does Sharpe refuse to take to Halkett?
(a) That Halkett move East one mile.
(b) That Halkett stay in place in his square.
(c) That Halkett's men form a line.
(d) That Halkett retreat.

3. Who captures the 69th battalion's colours?
(a) The Cuirassiers.
(b) The Hessians.
(c) The 3rd French legion.
(d) The Hussars.

4. Where does Sharpe go to report after engaging the French forces in a feint?
(a) He stays to keep track of the French army.
(b) The Prince of Orange's headquarters.
(c) Quartre Bras.
(d) Brussels.

5. How are the French Dragoons received by the Belgium people?
(a) The Dragoons are ignored.
(b) The Dragoons are welcomed.
(c) The Dragoons are fired upon.
(d) Some welcome the Dragoons, but most revile them.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the horseman dressed?

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

4. What does Bonaparte consider the enemy to be?

5. Why is the Prince of Orange enraged?

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