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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Fourth Day, Chapters 13 thru 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sharpe do before returning to Quartre Bras?
(a) Challenge Rossendale to a duel.
(b) Slap the Duchess's daughter.
(c) Drink a bit too much ale.
(d) Insult Jane.

3. What must Sharpe do by the Prince of Orange's orders?
(a) Reconcile with Rossendale.
(b) Take a force of riflemen to flank the Dragoons.
(c) Attend a ball in Brussels and wear a Dutch uniform.
(d) Stay with the Prince and not go out to the front lines.

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

5. What does Geisenau do?
(a) Makes a false report to Duke Wellington.
(b) Leaves without giving any orders to von Bulow.
(c) Gives an incorrect order to von Bulow.
(d) Deliberately delays the departure of the Prussian troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the Prince of Orange assign Sharpe?

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

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

4. Who are the Voltiguers?

5. What order does Sharpe refuse to take to Halkett?

(see the answer key)

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