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

2. Who arrives to drive off the French skirmishers?
(a) The 110th Sharpshooters Regiment.
(b) No one.
(c) The Duke of Weston's cavalry.
(d) Cavalry under the Prince of Orange.

3. What persists towards the East from where Sharpe and Harper are?
(a) A heavy fog.
(b) The sounds of battle between the Prussians and French.
(c) Flocks of crows and ravens circling.
(d) Grass fires.

4. What does the bugle call the French to do?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Encircle the remaining British forces.
(c) Flank the 95th infantry regiment and attack.
(d) Attack on three sides.

5. About what is the Duke of Wellington worried?
(a) The quality and numbers of his troops.
(b) His daughter's illness.
(c) Getting back to England.
(d) His wife's pregnancy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who arrives at Quatre Bras with the British Light Cavalry?

3. What is one group that is part of the Duke of Wellington's troops?

4. Where is the lone horseman approaching at the opening of chapter 3?

5. What happens to the 69th battalion?

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