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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 joins the fray who Sharpe and Harper recognize?
(a) The Duke of York's levy.
(b) The Prince of Wale's Own Volunteers.
(c) The Duke of Northampton's levy.
(d) The 94th Riflemen Battalion.

2. Who appears on the battle scene just in the nick of time?
(a) The green-jacketed riflemen of the Duke of Welilngton's troops.
(b) The 110th Riflemen Brigade led by Sharpe.
(c) The Prince of Blucher's troops.
(d) No one.

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

4. Who accompanies Sharpe to Quatre Bras?
(a) No one.
(b) An eighteen-year-old, Lieutenant Simon Doggett.
(c) A civilian guide.
(d) A Belgium sharpshooter.

5. Why might Sharpe not come to the Duchess's home?
(a) He does not enjoy social functions.
(b) He is busy counter attacking the Dragoons.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He knows Rossendale is in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where do Harper and Sharpe withdraw?

2. What stops the cavalry advance of the Prince of Orange?

3. What do Sharpe and Rebecque draft in Chapter 5?

4. Why is the Prince of Orange excited?

5. What do Harper and Sharpe contemplate?

(see the answer key)

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