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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. How many men has Napoleon gathered to his army in 107 days?
(a) 200,000.
(b) 110,000.
(c) 50,000.
(d) 25,000.

2. Who does the Duke of Wellington hope will join his forces?
(a) The English 42nd regiment of riflemen.
(b) The Prussian army under Prince Blucher.
(c) The Dutch 42nd regiment of sharpshooters.
(d) The Dutch 42nd regiment of cavalry.

3. What do Sharpe and Rebecque draft in Chapter 5?
(a) A letter releasing Rossendale from service.
(b) A group of Belgium farmers.
(c) An order for Prince Bernhard of Saxe-Weimar, ostensibly from the Prince of Orange.
(d) A herd of horses for their cavalry.

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

5. How does the Duke of Wellington consider his English cavalry?
(a) As sensitive, undisciplined and prone to moments of insanity.
(b) As his finest soldiers.
(c) As so incompetent they jeopardize other units.
(d) As fine horsemen but terrible marksmen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the French Dragoons received by the Belgium people?

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

3. What month of the year is it when the story opens?

4. What does Bonaparte consider the enemy to be?

5. Upon whose staff is the horseman?

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