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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 Dutch 42nd regiment of cavalry.
(b) The Prussian army under Prince Blucher.
(c) The English 42nd regiment of riflemen.
(d) The Dutch 42nd regiment of sharpshooters.

2. Who arrives at Quatre Bras with the British Light Cavalry?
(a) John Faringale.
(b) The Baron von Helmeld.
(c) John Rossendale.
(d) No one.

3. What happens to the 69th battalion?
(a) It captures Quatre Bras.
(b) It is completely destroyed.
(c) It reforms with another battalion and they become the 72nd battalion.
(d) It regroups and marches towards Brussels.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the most casualties to the Dragoons from the Prussians?

2. What happens to Saxe-Weimar's men?

3. What is given to the general of the French dragoons in Charleroi?

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

5. How does the Duke of Wellington consider his English cavalry?

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