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

2. To whom is a note about the French advance delivered?
(a) The King of Belgium.
(b) No one.
(c) The Duke of Wellingham.
(d) General Dornberg.

3. Why is the Prince of Orange excited?
(a) He receives a letter from his father stating that he is receiving the title early to an estate he loves.
(b) He expects a great victory against the French.
(c) He just got a new warhorse.
(d) He has just become betrothed and wants a victory to impress his fiance.

4. Who loses all the ground he has captured?
(a) The Duke of Northhampton.
(b) Marshall Ney.
(c) The Duke of Wellington.
(d) The Prince of Orange.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who joins the fray who Sharpe and Harper recognize?

2. What is Lucille most afraid of as she says goodbye to Sharpe?

3. What causes the most casualties to the Dragoons from the Prussians?

4. What happens to Saxe-Weimar's men?

5. Who appears on the battle scene just in the nick of time?

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