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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. How are Napoleon's men dressed?
(a) Like a ragtag Army.
(b) In their finest uniforms with gold and silver plumes that gleam in the weak sunshine.
(c) In drab grey.
(d) In several different styles from various campaigns.

2. Where does the Prince of Orange assign Sharpe?
(a) To the rearguard.
(b) In the front line of attack.
(c) To the reserves.
(d) To the right end of the line to watch for a French outflanking move.

3. What forms the rear guard of the Duke of Wellington's army?
(a) The sharpshooter brigade.
(b) The horse artillery and cavalry.
(c) The elite infantry.
(d) The pikemen.

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

5. Who arrives at Quatre Bras with the British Light Cavalry?
(a) No one.
(b) John Faringale.
(c) The Baron von Helmeld.
(d) John Rossendale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Duke of Wellington order the Prince of Orange to do?

2. What does Sharpe order Doggett to do?

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

4. Why might Sharpe not come to the Duchess's home?

5. What impedes the French cavalry from overtaking the British?

(see the answer key)

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