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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. Where do Sharpe and Doggett find a French battalion?
(a) They find no French.
(b) Near the village of Frasnes.
(c) Almost to Brussels.
(d) Near Quatre Bras.

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

3. What does the Duke of Wellington order the Prince of Orange to do?
(a) To resign his position.
(b) To find Sharpe for questioning.
(c) To return to his headquarters after the ball.
(d) To return to his headquarters immediately.

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

5. How might the pace of the Prussian Major who is taking news to Brussels be described?
(a) Rapid.
(b) Slow through neccessity.
(c) Irresponsibly leisurely.
(d) Stalled.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe order Doggett to do?

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

4. Upon whose staff is the horseman?

5. What does the horseman's hat look like?

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