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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. Why is the Prince of Orange enraged?
(a) Because the Duke of Wellington snubs him.
(b) Because he thinks he should lead a charge against the Cuirassiers.
(c) Because his reserve war horse has also been killed.
(d) Because his infantry collapse on the first attack and his cavalry is routed by the French lancers.

2. How do the British defend against the Cuirassiers?
(a) With their heavy cannons.
(b) In infantry squares.
(c) With their heavy horses.
(d) With their pike lines.

3. Who does Sharpe wonder about atoning to for his insubordination?
(a) The Duke of York.
(b) The Duke of Wellington.
(c) The Prince of Orange.
(d) The Prince of Wales.

4. Who is Prince William of Orange?
(a) The Duke and heir to the throne of England.
(b) The Duke and heir to the throne of Germany.
(c) The Duke and heir to the throne of Netherlands.
(d) The only experienced commander in the English army.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanies Sharpe to Quatre Bras?

2. Who is Baron Jean de Constant Rebecque?

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

4. What does Jane discover?

5. What happens to the Dutch-Belgian guns and infantry?

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