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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Third Day, Chapters, 10 thru 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Wellington promised Blucher?
(a) Wellington will come to Blucher's aid unless he himself is attacked at the crossroads.
(b) To send the Prince of Orange back to the reserves.
(c) To have the Dragoons in rout by the end of the day.
(d) To lend him Sharpe if necessary.

2. How old is Napoleon's campaign in Belgium?
(a) One week.
(b) Less than 48 hours.
(c) 10 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

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

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

5. Why is the Duchess apprehensive of Rossendale being at her home?
(a) Because Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe will be there and Rossendale's mistress is Sharpe's unfaithful wife, Jane.
(b) She is not apprehensive.
(c) Because he would be disobeying orders to come there.
(d) Because Napoleon will kill her if he finds out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What large complexes are near where the British wait?

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

3. Who is Prince William of Orange?

4. What forms the rear guard of the Duke of Wellington's army?

5. Who does Sharpe join?

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