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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. What happens when Halkett obeys the Prince of Orange's orders?
(a) The Cuirassiers attack Halkett's line.
(b) Halkett's men flee the battle.
(c) The Prince of Orange is relieved of his command.
(d) The Duke of Wellington countermands the order.

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

3. Who are the Cuirassiers?
(a) The Dutch special lance brigade.
(b) A band of pirates who have thrown in with the French.
(c) The "big brothers" of the French army on heavy horses.
(d) The French pikemen.

4. Who is Baron Jean de Constant Rebecque?
(a) The leader of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade.
(b) Napoleon's chief of staff.
(c) The Prince of Orange's chief of staff.
(d) The Prince of Wales' chief of staff.

5. How does the Duke of Wellington treat the Prince of Orange?
(a) Effusively.
(b) In an official capacity.
(c) Curtly.
(d) He commiserates with the Prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the bugle call the French to do?

2. Why is the Prince of Orange enraged?

3. Why might Sharpe not come to the Duchess's home?

4. What do Harper and Sharpe contemplate?

5. Who does Sharpe wonder about atoning to for his insubordination?

(see the answer key)

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