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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 does Bonaparte consider the enemy to be?
(a) Incompetent.
(b) English scum and their Prussian hirelings.
(c) Greatly outnumbered.
(d) Highly trained.

2. What is the Duchess of Richmond preparing to give?
(a) A recital.
(b) A sumptuous ball in a large rented house.
(c) A dinner party.
(d) A report of the French invasion to the Belgium king.

3. Who captures the 69th battalion's colours?
(a) The Hussars.
(b) The 3rd French legion.
(c) The Hessians.
(d) The Cuirassiers.

4. Where is the lone horseman approaching at the opening of chapter 3?
(a) Charleroi.
(b) Brussels.
(c) Sambre.
(d) Paris.

5. What order does Sharpe refuse to take to Halkett?
(a) That Halkett retreat.
(b) That Halkett move East one mile.
(c) That Halkett's men form a line.
(d) That Halkett stay in place in his square.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Prince William of Orange?

2. What do Harper and Sharpe contemplate?

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

4. About what is the Duke of Wellington worried?

5. What dinner do Harper and Sharpe share?

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