View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourth Day, Chapters 13 thru 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the Prince of Orange enraged?
(a) Because his reserve war horse has also been killed.
(b) Because his infantry collapse on the first attack and his cavalry is routed by the French lancers.
(c) Because the Duke of Wellington snubs him.
(d) Because he thinks he should lead a charge against the Cuirassiers.

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

3. Which men are posted to reinforce the garrison defending Hougoumont?
(a) The 2nd Guards Brigade.
(b) The 3rd Horse Artillery Battalion.
(c) The 2nd Infantry Artillery Brigade.
(d) The 2nd Heavy Cavalry.

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

5. What must Sharpe do by the Prince of Orange's orders?
(a) Take a force of riflemen to flank the Dragoons.
(b) Reconcile with Rossendale.
(c) Attend a ball in Brussels and wear a Dutch uniform.
(d) Stay with the Prince and not go out to the front lines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month of the year is it when the story opens?

2. What does Wellington order that his men keep?

3. Where do Sharpe and Doggett find a French battalion?

4. How are the British heavy cavalry defeated?

5. How many men has Napoleon gathered to his army in 107 days?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 302 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample