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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Day, Chapters 1 thru 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe do before returning to Quartre Bras?
(a) Drink a bit too much ale.
(b) Challenge Rossendale to a duel.
(c) Insult Jane.
(d) Slap the Duchess's daughter.

3. What causes the most casualties to the Dragoons from the Prussians?
(a) A ditch filled with pitch that they light.
(b) The elite cavalry of the Prussian army.
(c) Their sharpshooter brigade.
(d) Hidden cannons.

4. 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 ignored.
(d) The Dragoons are fired upon.

5. Where is the lone horseman approaching at the opening of chapter 3?
(a) Charleroi.
(b) Paris.
(c) Brussels.
(d) Sambre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Prince William of Orange?

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

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

4. What does the Duke of Wellington order the Prince of Orange to do?

5. What must Sharpe do by the Prince of Orange's orders?

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