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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 is Lord John Rossendale?
(a) A cavalry officer of the British Life Guards.
(b) The Duchess's husband.
(c) The commander of the riflemen facing the Dragoons.
(d) The Duchess's brother.

2. Where is Napoleon Bonaparte as the Dragoons cross into Belgium?
(a) On Elba Island.
(b) In Paris.
(c) About 10 miles south of the entry place.
(d) In Russia.

3. How old is Napoleon's campaign in Belgium?
(a) 24 hours.
(b) 10 hours.
(c) Less than 48 hours.
(d) One week.

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

5. Who is Lucille?
(a) Sharpe's sister-in-law.
(b) Sharpe's new wife.
(c) Sharpe's mistress.
(d) The Duchess of Richmond's handmaiden.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who captures the 69th battalion's colours?

2. To whom is a note about the French advance delivered?

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

4. What is the Duchess of Richmond preparing to give?

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

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